After conducting an experiment on group dynamics, Dr. Smith performed an ethical debriefing. What is Dr. Smith doing?
A) Telling the subjects what the experiment is really all about, because he had lied to them earlier.
B) Telling the subjects a story to deceive them, so they won't know the true hypothesis being tested.
C) Administering a follow-up survey to check for latent effects of the experiment.
D) Encouraging subjects to provide names and phone numbers of their friends and family, so Dr. Smith can recruit more subjects.

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An ethical debriefing involves informing the subjects about the true nature and purpose of the experiment, especially if deception was used during the study. This process is crucial for maintaining ethical standards in research.

After Conducting an Experiment on Group Dynamics, Dr