Kyle, Age 10, Heard About a Great Research Study and Wants

question 54

Multiple Choice

Kyle, age 10, heard about a great research study and wants to participate. His parents do not wish him to participate and have not signed a consent form. Can Kyle participate?

• A) Yes, Kyle is old enough that he does not need parental consent.
• B) Yes, Kyle wants to participate and his assent overrides parental consent.
• C) No, Kyle can not participate unless his parents consent.
• D) No, Kyle can not participate because the study involves deception.

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Definitions:

Mania

An extreme or excessive enthusiasm or excitement, often a symptom of bipolar disorder characterized by elevated moods, energy, and activity.

Schizophrenic Disorders

A category of severe mental disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, inappropriate emotions, and auditory hallucinations.

Delusions

Delusions are strongly held beliefs despite superior evidence to the contrary, often found in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia.

Hallucinations

Perceptual experiences without an actual external stimulus, often auditory or visual, experienced as real.