Maisie was very upset after she participated in an experiment. During the _______, the research made sure that she understood that the situation was not real, and made sure that Maisie was calm and happy before leaving.

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The scenario described refers to the debriefing process, which occurs after an experiment to inform participants of its purpose and address any potential negative effects. The informed consent process occurs before the experiment and involves disclosing information about the study and obtaining voluntary consent. The measurement of internal validity and the independent variable are aspects of the experimental design and do not necessarily directly relate to Maisie's emotional state.

Maisie Was Very Upset After She Participated in an Experiment