A session after a study where deception is explained and participants can ask questions?

A session after a study where deception is explained and participants can ask questions?

• A. Debriefing
• B. Informed consent
• C. Deception
• D. IRB

Answer: (A)

Debriefing is the post-study session where researchers explain the true purpose of the study, reveal any deception used, and answer participants’ questions. It helps restore trust, clarifies what happened, and allows participants to withdraw their data or raise concerns if needed. This step is essential when deception is involved to ensure ethical treatment of participants and to leave them with an accurate understanding of the research. Informed consent happens before the study and outlines what participants will experience; deception refers to misleading participants during the study; IRB (Institutional Review Board) is the body that reviews and approves study plans in advance.

Debriefing is the post-study session where researchers explain the true purpose of the study, reveal any deception used, and answer participants’ questions. It helps restore trust, clarifies what happened, and allows participants to withdraw their data or raise concerns if needed. This step is essential when deception is involved to ensure ethical treatment of participants and to leave them with an accurate understanding of the research.

Informed consent happens before the study and outlines what participants will experience; deception refers to misleading participants during the study; IRB (Institutional Review Board) is the body that reviews and approves study plans in advance.