When children take part in research, the ethical concerns are especially complex because
A) children are less vulnerable than adults to physical harm.
B) immaturity makes it difficult for children to evaluate for themselves what participation in research will mean.
C) while adults are more vulnerable to psychological harm, children are sometimes exploited.
D) children do not have the same privacy rights as adults.

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Children may not have the developmental maturity to fully comprehend the risks and benefits of research participation and may be more easily influenced by authority figures. This requires additional ethical considerations in order to protect their well-being and ensure informed consent.

When Children Take Part in Research, the Ethical Concerns Are