If an experimental procedure involves deception then what are the ethical obligations of the experimenter toward the participants?
A)That participants be debriefed following the procedure as to the actual purpose and rationale of the study.
B)That participants are compensated for their participation as they did not actually give informed consent.
C)Deception is never permissible in a study and therefore such an experiment could not actually take place
D)Participants need to both be debriefed and compensated for not being informed ahead of time of the true nature of the study.

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Debriefing participants after the study is essential to explain the true nature and purpose of the study, especially if deception was used. This helps in maintaining ethical standards by ensuring participants understand the deception and its reasons.

If an Experimental Procedure Involves Deception Then What Are the Ethical