When conducting research with younger children, Dr. Willard seeks ____, which is the child's agreement to participate.

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When working with younger children, researchers must obtain the child's assent, which is their agreement to participate in the research. While parental approval and IRB approval may also be necessary, they are not specific to obtaining consent from the child participant. Informal consent is not a recognized term in research ethics.

When Conducting Research with Younger Children, Dr