If a Child Is Participating as a Control Subject in a Study

question 22

Multiple Choice

If a child is participating as a control subject in a study, according to APA guidelines

• A) the child must be protected from harm.
• B) the child may choose which experimental group to be in.
• C) the child is required to participate in both experimental and control groups.
• D) the child must have access to beneficial treatment if available.

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Definitions:

Graves Disease

An autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone, leading to hyperthyroidism.

Hyposecretion

The condition of insufficient secretion of hormones or other substances from a gland.

Thyroid Hormone

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which regulate the body's metabolism, energy production, and nervous system development.

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in the regulation of melanin production in the skin, affecting skin pigmentation.