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A confederate's perspective on deception.

Adam Oliansky

    Ethics & Behavior
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed
    Summary

    This article argues for reducing deception in psychology experiments due to ethical concerns and participant discomfort. It highlights issues with informed consent and debriefing, urging a reevaluation of research practices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Research Ethics

    Background:

    • Deception is a common method in psychological research.
    • Ethical considerations surrounding deception, informed consent, and debriefing are critical.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To critically examine the use of deception in psychology experiments from a confederate's perspective.
    • To highlight the negative impacts of deception on participants and confederates.

    Main Methods:

    • Personal experience as a confederate in a psychology experiment.
    • Analysis of subject responses, emotional reactions, and ethical concerns.

    Main Results:

    • Deception can lead to varied subject responses, including anger and discomfort.
    • Both subjects and confederates experienced discomfort and questioned the study's validity and ethics.
    • Debriefing can sometimes provoke negative reactions in subjects.

    Conclusions:

    • A decrease in the use of deception in psychological research is encouraged.
    • There is a need to re-examine research systems to better balance participant welfare with scientific advancement.
    Keywords:
    Biomedical and Behavioral Research

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