When a researcher indicates that assent for participation was gained in a study involving 10-year-old children,this indicates which has occurred?
A) The children gave informed consent to participate in the study.
B) The children have agreed to be subjects in the study.
C) The parents granted approval for their children to participate.
D) The parents do not need to give consent because the children gave consent.

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Assent is gained from children who are subjects and represents their agreement to participate.Assent is not informed consent,which must be given by a child's parent or legal guardian.Assent does not represent approval by the parents.Assent is given in conjunction with informed consent by the parent or legal guardian and is not sufficient by itself to allow a minor to participate in a study.

When a Researcher Indicates That Assent for Participation Was Gained