Riley Conducts a Research Project in Which Participants Are Deceived

question 19

Short Answer

Riley conducts a research project in which participants are deceived about the actual purpose of the study. When their contributions are complete, she reveals the true nature of the study, answers any questions that they have, and assures them that the final study outcomes will be made available to them. This process of sharing the true study purpose is called ________.

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Definitions:

Phobic Disorder

is a type of anxiety disorder characterized by an excessive and irrational fear of an object, situation, or activity that poses little to no actual danger.

Chemical Imbalance

A theory suggesting that mental health conditions are associated with changes in the brain's chemical systems.

Biological Model

Model of explaining thinking or behavior as caused by biological changes in the chemical, structural, or genetic systems of the body.

Psychiatric Model

a framework used in psychiatry that outlines the theories and principles for understanding, diagnosing, and treating mental disorders.