AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Debriefing is the act of informing participants about the intentions of the study in which they just participated; during this process, researchers reveal any deceptions that occurred and explain why deception was necessary. Debriefing typically occurs at the conclusion of participants’ study involvement.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Debriefing” is a procedure that occurs at the conclusion of the human subject’s participation in the study (although, in cases that warrant it, a full debriefing may occur at the conclusion of the study), through which the subject is provided the opportunity to discuss with the researcher the details of the research.

Detailed explanation-3: -The debriefing is an essential part of the informed consent process and is mandatory when the research study involves use of deception. The debriefing provides participants with a full explanation of the hypothesis being tested, procedures to deceive participants and the reason(s) why it was necessary to deceive them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Debriefing is the process by which the researchers explain the goal, aim, and purpose of the study, in addition to the use of possible deception, and prompt the participants to ask questions or for more information about the study.