AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND DESCRIPTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In an experiment, debriefing of participants most likely includes information about
A
each participant’s own results in the study.
B
the number of hours participants will be expected to participate.
C
the procedures that will be required of participants during the experiment.
D
the individual results of other participants 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: -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-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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