DrO'Connor Is Telling His Participants Before He Begins the Experiment

question 139

Multiple Choice

Dr.O'Connor is telling his participants before he begins the experiment that their participation is completely voluntary and that they can stop taking part at any time.Dr.O'Connor is:

• A)debriefing his participants.
• B)obtaining informed consent.
• C)using experimental manipulation.
• D)assuring confidentiality.

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