In a Study in Which Participants Are Tricked into Believing

question 33

Multiple Choice

In a study in which participants are tricked into believing that they caused harm to someone else, a researcher is obligated to make sure that the participants are told about the true nature of the study before they leave and also must make sure that the participants do not feel badly about their behavior. These two obligations are referred to as

• A) informed consent and debriefing.
• B) debriefing and protection from harm.
• C) protection from harm and confidentiality.
• D) confidentiality and informed consent.

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