Informed consent has two components. Research participants must understand that their participation is __________ and based on a full understanding of possible risks and benefits involved.

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Informed consent requires that research participants understand that their participation is voluntary and that they have a full understanding of the possible risks and benefits involved. The other options (compensated, not compensated, involuntary) are not necessarily relevant to informed consent, although compensation may be disclosed as part of the process.

Informed Consent Has Two Components