In the question above, Petra thought that she was exposing another participant to loud, inescapable noise bursts, but she really wasn't. Actively misleading participants, like Petra, about particular aspects of a study is known as:

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Actively misleading participants about a study is known as deception. In this case, Petra thought she was exposing another participant to loud noise bursts, but she was not, which qualifies as a form of deception. Informed consent refers to providing participants with clear information about the study and its procedures before they agree to participate, while debriefing occurs after the study is complete and involves explaining the purpose of the study and any deception that may have occurred. None of the above is not the correct answer because one of the options (deception) is an accurate description of the scenario provided.

In the Question Above, Petra Thought That She Was Exposing