AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is meant by “debriefing”?
A
giving participants information about the study before it starts
B
giving participants information about the study after it is complete
C
giving participants the right to leave the study
D
making sure all participants are paid for their role in the study
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. It should also include other relevant background information pertaining to the study.

Detailed explanation-2: -(1) gently probe for the precise nature of any participant suspicions, (2) explain the nature and purpose of any deception employed, and to do so in a gradual and considerate manner, and (3) to explain the true purpose of the study, and the relationship between procedures and the hypotheses being tested.

Detailed explanation-3: -Debriefing is a directed, intentional conversation that can be used for knowledge or skill attainment, or to answer questions about threats to patient safety and patient care based on a recent event or a hypothetical situation.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -An example of debriefing can be used during an experiment whereby the researchers had to use some form of deception for the purpose of the study. In this case, during the debriefing session, the researchers would explain why they used deception and explain the purpose of it.

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