AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The debriefing is an essential part of the consent process and is mandatory when the research study involves 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-2: -The process of debriefing holds an important ethical role in informing participants as to why any deception occurred and what the true intentions of the study were, allowing participants to withdraw their participation if they desire once they are fully informed.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.