A research assistant is describing the experimental manipulations in detail to the participants. The research assistant is: debriefing the participants. obtaining informed consent. providing an ethics review. conducting random assignment.

debriefing the participants

Explanation:

Debriefing is a process aimed at educating the participant about the general purpose of the experiment, logic and importance of the experiment. The researcher describes in detail the experimental deceptions and manipulations (if any) to the participants. It is usually done at the conclusion of the study to correct any damage caused by the deception used in the experiment