Debriefing refers to

A) a technique for assessing the attitudes of those who respond to a survey.
B) repeating a research study with a different set of participants than those in the original study.
C) a procedure designed to inhibit the placebo effect.
D) explaining a research study to participants after the study is completed.

Debriefing

Providing an explanation and clarifications to participants following an experiment or study, especially about any deception involved.

Placebo Effect

The phenomenon where a patient's symptoms can be alleviated by an otherwise ineffective treatment, due to the patient's belief in that treatment's efficacy.

Research Study

A systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.