Identify an Element That Needs to Be Stated in a Written

question 1

Multiple Choice

Identify an element that needs to be stated in a written consent form to document the informed agreement of a participant for a study.

• A) A description of the researcher's scholarly achievements
• B) The set of ethical guidelines called Code of Ethics, developed by the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the American Psychological Association (APA)
• C) A statement indicating voluntary participation and option of discontinuation without penalty
• D) The financial benefits to the family of the participant

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Definitions:

Baldness

The lack of hair on the scalp, either partial or complete.

Heart Attacks

A medical condition characterized by the sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, often resulting in chest pain and potentially fatal outcomes.

Independent Variables

The variables in an experiment that are manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe their effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variables

Dependent variables are the variables in an experiment or study that are being tested and measured, often to observe the effects of manipulating independent variables.