The process of informing research participants about any misconceptions or deceptions used in the study is called:

Dehoaxing is the process of informing participants about any misconception or deception used during the study.

Active misleading is not a standard term and merely restates deceiving participants.

Passive illusion is not a recognised ethical procedure in research.

Desensitization reduces any distress participants felt rather than revealing deception.

Dehoaxing together with desensitization forms the debriefing stage.

Debriefing protects participant welfare and restores their informed understanding.