Select the correct definition of debriefing.

• A. Words that have the effect of manipulating others, due to their strong positive or negative association
• B. The process by which colleagues discuss the happenings on a recent shift
• C. A communication technique that requires the full attention of the listener
• D. The study of how space between people is used as part of communication

Answer: (B)

Debriefing is a structured after-action discussion where colleagues review what happened on a recent shift, talk through decisions and outcomes, and identify lessons or improvements for the future. This collaborative reflection helps the team learn from the shift and improve practice moving forward, which is why the description of colleagues discussing happenings on a recent shift fits best.

The other descriptions point to different ideas: manipulating others with charged language isn’t what debriefing means; active listening is a communication skill focused on the listener’s attention in the moment rather than a post-shift review; studying how space between people affects communication is about proxemics, not after-action discussion.