Under which of the following circumstances is informed consent not necessary?
A)a drug study where participants receive experimental medication
B)a perceptual research where participants are asked to judge different colors
C)a public opinion research where participants complete anonymous questionnaires
D)none of the other options; informed consent is always required

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Informed consent is not necessary in public opinion research where participants complete anonymous questionnaires as there is no personal information being collected and the participants have the option to not participate in the survey. However, in both drug studies and perceptual research, informed consent is necessary as it involves potential risks and participants need to be fully aware of their rights and the nature of the study before agreeing to participate. Furthermore, informed consent is always required unless there are specific circumstances where it is impossible or impractical to obtain it.

Under Which of the Following Circumstances Is Informed Consent Not