What Is Informed Consent

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Multiple Choice

What is informed consent?

• A) Volunteers agree to participate in a study after the purpose, tasks, and risks of the study are explained to them.
• B) IRBs must be informed about the purpose, tasks, and risks of a study before they approve it.
• C) Researchers agree to be legally responsible for the physical and psychological safety of their participants.
• D) Participants must be informed of the results of the study they participated in and give their consent before the research is published.

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Definitions:

Actual Age

The exact chronological age of an individual, usually expressed in years.

Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children

A standardized test designed to measure intelligence and cognitive ability in children between the ages of 6 and 16.

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

A standardized test designed to assess intelligence and cognitive abilities, originally developed as an instrument for measuring IQ in children and adults.

Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children

A standardized test that measures cognitive development and problem-solving abilities in children between the ages of 2.5 and 12.5 years.