Juanita participated in a psychology research project that involved solving a number of arithmetic problems. During the experiment, she was informed that her solutions were incorrect. After the experiment was completed, a research assistant explained the purpose of the experiment. He told Juanita that she had actually answered all items correctly, and then explained why the experiment required that she be told that her answers were wrong. This stage of the research represents:
A)informed consent.
B)confidentiality.
C)debriefing.
D)voluntary participation.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This stage of the research represents debriefing, which is a crucial component of ethical research. Debriefing involves informing participants of the true nature and purpose of the experiment, as well as explaining any deception or misinformation that may have been used during the study. In this case, the research assistant is explaining why Juanita was given incorrect feedback on her performance during the experiment.

Juanita Participated in a Psychology Research Project That Involved Solving