If Deception Must Be Used, a Postexperiment Debriefing Must Thoroughly

question 130

Multiple Choice

If deception must be used, a postexperiment debriefing must thoroughly explain to participants:

• A) the ethics committee review of the study.
• B) why the deception was necessary.
• C) the general purpose of the study.
• D) potential costs and benefits of the study.

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