Permission obtained from a research participant after the risks and benefits of an experimental procedure have been thoroughly explained is called ____.
A)informed consent
B)assumption of risk
C)IRB approval
D)parental assent

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Informed consent is the process of obtaining permission from a research participant after explaining the risks and benefits of an experimental procedure. This process ensures that participants understand what they are agreeing to and can make an informed decision about whether to participate in the study or not. Option B, assumption of risk, refers to when a participant acknowledges the risks involved in a procedure and agrees to participate regardless. IRB approval is a necessary step in the research process, but it does not involve obtaining consent from participants. Parental assent refers to obtaining permission from a child's parent or guardian for them to participate in research.

Permission Obtained from a Research Participant After the Risks and Benefits