Conducting Research Using Children as Participants Requires Special Considerations

question 51

Multiple Choice

Conducting research using children as participants requires special considerations. In addition to parental or guardian consent, research with children also

• A) requires psychologists to limit the amount of time required for participation.
• B) means that a child psychologist must serve as a study consultant.
• C) requires the assent of the child, if possible.
• D) involves a special review by an IRB educational specialist.

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