Why Might a Researcher Debrief His Participants Even If His

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why might a researcher debrief his participants even if his study didn't include any deceptive elements?

• A)Because APA guidelines require debriefing in all studies regardless of deception
• B)To ensure that his participants had a good research experience
• C)To prevent participants from having negative experiences during the study
• D)To decrease the likelihood of data falsification

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Definitions:

Expressed Attitudes

Opinions or stances that individuals openly communicate to others through verbal or non-verbal means.

Voluntary Adherence

The act of willingly following or committing to a policy, rule, or guideline.

Reference Group

Kelley’s term for a group that is psychologically significant for our behaviour and attitudes.

Private Change

A modification in a person's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that occurs internally and is not immediately observable to others.