Understanding Debriefing in Research Ethics

Medium Unit 1: Scientific Foundations Ethical Guidelines

Ethical guidelines in psychological research aim to protect the dignity and welfare of participants while ensuring the integrity of the research. One of the key considerations in designing ethical research is the concept of "debriefing." Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of debriefing in research ethics?

Debriefing is only necessary when the research involves deceptive practices.

Debriefing serves to inform participants about the study's purpose after their involvement.

Debriefing is the process of obtaining informed consent before the study begins.

Debriefing is used to assess the emotional impact of the study on the participants.

Debriefing is meant to provide participants with financial compensation for their time.

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