If a researcher is allowed to use deception in a study with human participants, when should they reveal the true study purpose and procedures to the participants?

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Deception in research, when permitted, requires that participants be debriefed about the true nature of the study immediately after their participation has concluded. This is to ensure ethical standards are maintained, allowing participants to understand the deception and its reasons, and to address any potential distress or misconceptions that arose from the deceptive elements of the study.

If a Researcher Is Allowed to Use Deception in a Study