Which individual is able to give consent to participate in a research study?
A) Ava, who is a stressed college senior
B) Nancy, who is severely developmentally delayed
C) Corey, who has early onset dementia
D) Michael, who is starting kindergarten

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Ava, despite being stressed, is considered capable of giving informed consent as she is an adult with no indication of impaired decision-making capacity. Individuals with severe developmental delays, early onset dementia, or minors (such as a kindergarten student) generally cannot give informed consent due to impaired decision-making capacity or legal age restrictions.

Which Individual Is Able to Give Consent to Participate in a Research