Dr Doe Was Investigating the Reaction to Fear Stimuli in Children

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dr. Doe was investigating the reaction to fear stimuli in children ages 8-12 and obtained parental consent for them to participate. In addition to getting the parental consent, Dr. Doe gave each child information about the experiment in which they were to participate and asked them if they would participate. In asking the children if they would participate, Dr. Doe obtained

• A) the child's assent.
• B) the child's informed consent.
• C) passive acceptance.
• D) active agreement.

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