AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Briefing the participants would most likely mean
A
giving the participants information about the study before it begins
B
giving participants information about the study after it begins
C
making sure that no one is hurt
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Debriefing means providing information about the research to participants after they have. given their informed consent to participate, and usually after their participation is completed. A. Debriefing Form is required if the research involves deception of the participants.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a person asks, “What happened?” they are initiating the process of debriefing. Its goals are to discuss the actions and thought processes involved in a particular clinical situation, encourage reflection, and incorporate improvement into future performance.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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