Jason is participating in a study for his General Psychology class.After arriving at the study, the researchers hand Jason a sheet of paper describing the research that is about to be conducted and his rights as a participant.This is an example of what?
A)informed consent
B)debriefing
C)deception
D)ethics

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The researchers handing Jason a sheet of paper describing the research and his rights as a participant is an example of informed consent, which is a key component of ethical research involving human participants. Informed consent ensures that participants are fully aware of the research being conducted, its potential risks and benefits, and their rights as participants before agreeing to participate.

Jason Is Participating in a Study for His General Psychology