Nigel, age 17, is a high school student attending classes at a local community college. He was asked to sign consent to participate in a research study for one of his classes for extra credit. Can Nigel participate without his parent's consent?
a. Yes, because he is attending a post-secondary institution, his parent's consent is not necessary.
b. No, Nigel can only participate if his parents consent to his participation.
c. Yes, Nigel wants to participate and at his age his assent overrides parental consent.
d. No, it is always unethical for students to participate in studies for extra credit.
b
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