Explain the concept of "informed consent," and identify those from whom consent must be given for either adults or children to participate in research

What will be an ideal response


Informed consent is the process of obtaining written consent from research
participants before the research begins that explains its purposes and procedures
and states that participation is voluntary, harmless, and confidential. Participants
must consent in writing; if they are children, parents must consent.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Rajesh convinces himself that he had no choice but to smoke the marijuana, because he would have lost his friends if he had refused to participate. Rajesh is likely experiencing _________________. FIll in the blank with correct word.

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Beatrice, a newborn, just received her first shots from her pediatrician. What might her reaction be later in the day?

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a. action potential. b. resting potential. c. negative after-potential. d. depolarized state.

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