When subjects ____,they must be told the true purpose of the study and the reason for any deception.

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Debriefing is the process of informing participants about the true nature of the study after it has taken place, particularly when deception has been used. It is an ethical obligation for researchers to debrief participants to ensure they are not harmed by any deception used during the study and to maintain the integrity of the scientific process. Informed consent (B) is also important for ethical research, but it occurs before the study begins, not after. Random selection (A) and dependent variables (D) are not directly related to the issue of debriefing and ethical conduct in research.

When Subjects ____,They Must Be Told the True Purpose of the Study