Narrative 2-1
The Homeless Shelter
Carlos,a psychologist at a local shelter for homeless individuals,makes determinations about who should get special privileges.He is working on his doctorate at the same time,and naturally considers dissertation topics that would involve people who are homeless.
-Carlos is thinking about including children in his study.Although the children cannot enter into a legal agreement to participate,he feels it is important that they still agree to participate.By doing so,Carlos is seeking the children's ____.
A)assent
B)confidence
C)willing participation
D)consent

Question

Narrative 2-1
The Homeless Shelter
Carlos,a psychologist at a local shelter for homeless individuals,makes determinations about who should get special privileges.He is working on his doctorate at the same time,and naturally considers dissertation topics that would involve people who are homeless.​
-Carlos is thinking about including children in his study.Although the children cannot enter into a legal agreement to participate,he feels it is important that they still agree to participate.By doing so,Carlos is seeking the children's ____.
A)assent
B)confidence
C)willing participation
D)consent

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Assent refers to the agreement or approval given by someone who lacks legal capacity, such as children. Carlos wants to ensure that the children participating in his study agree to do so, even though they cannot legally consent. Confidence and willing participation are not specifically related to obtaining agreement from minors, and consent would not apply in this situation as the children cannot legally give it.

Narrative 2-1 The Homeless Shelter