An upper-level psychology class is conducting an experiment on racial prejudice that involves having participants rate the likeability of faces in a set of photos. However, they tell participants that the study is about the effects of aging on likeability. When participants are finished, they are thanked for their time and leave the experiment. In this example, the class forgot to ________ in order to resolve the ________ in the study.

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The correct answer is to debrief participants in order to resolve the issue of deception in the study. Debriefing is essential after using deception in research to ensure participants understand the true nature and purpose of the study.

An Upper-Level Psychology Class Is Conducting an Experiment on Racial