Participants volunteered for a study on "Attitudes toward television violence." However, they completed a survey on their own aggressive behavior. After the completion of the study, the researcher failed to inform the participants about the true purpose of the study. In this case, the researcher has failed to conduct a(n) _____.
A)cost-benefit analysis
B)simulation study
C)debriefing session
D)evaluative study

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The researcher failed to conduct a debriefing session, which is the process of informing participants about the true purpose of the study after the completion of the study. This is a necessary ethical practice to ensure that participants are not misled or harmed in any way. The other options such as cost-benefit analysis, simulation study, and evaluative study are not relevant to the situation described.

Participants Volunteered for a Study on "Attitudes Toward Television Violence