Which of the following is not true about the debriefing procedure?
A)After the data have been collected,the true purpose of the study and the nature of the disguise should be fully explained to the respondents and they should be given an opportunity to withdraw their information.
B)Debriefing can alleviate stress and make the experiment a learning experience for the respondents.
C)Inform the respondents at the beginning that the experiment has been disguised.
D)Both A and C are not true.

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The statement "Inform the respondents at the beginning that the experiment has been disguised" is not true. The true purpose of the study and the nature of the disguise should be explained after the data collection is complete during the debriefing procedure. It is important to maintain the disguise to prevent demand characteristics and ensure the validity of the study.

Which of the Following Is Not True About the Debriefing