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.

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This stage of the research represents debriefing, where the participants are informed about the true purpose and findings of the study after their participation has ended.

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