Byron, a sophomore in high school, and his parents have signed written agreements allowing him to participate in a research study examining attitudes toward alcohol use by high school students. Byron's agreement to participate is known as _____.
A)coercion
B)disclosure
C)assent
D)exempt

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Byron's agreement to participate in the research study is known as assent, which refers to the the agreement given by minors who are not yet legally able to give informed consent but are capable of understanding the nature of the study and its potential risks and benefits. Byron's parents' written agreement is also required due to his status as a minor. Coercion refers to the use of force or threat to obtain compliance, disclosure refers to revealing information, and exempt refers to a research study that is not required to undergo ethical review.

Byron, a Sophomore in High School, and His Parents Have