In Studies in Which Information Was Withheld or Deception Was

question 94

Multiple Choice

In studies in which information was withheld or deception was used, subjects must later receive an explanation of the true methods and purposes of the study and why it was
Necessary to keep them in the dark. This process is known as ______.

• A) informed consent
• B) confidentiality
• C) debriefing
• D) free will

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