What Is the Difference Between Debriefing and Informed Consent

question 261

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between debriefing and informed consent?

• A) Debriefing happens after participation, informed consent happens before.
• B) Debriefing only happens with animal subjects.
• C) Debriefing is only necessary when deception is used, informed consent is always necessary.
• D) Debriefing usually provides less information than informed consent.

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Definitions:

Dissipates

The process by which matter or energy disperses or spreads out to a less concentrated form, often resulting in a more uniform distribution.

Usable

Suitable or ready for use; able to be used for a particular purpose or in a particular way.

Delta G

The change in Gibbs free energy, predicting the direction of chemical reactions and their spontaneity.

Free Energy

A thermodynamic quantity that represents the amount of energy in a system that is available to do work.