Research Ethics

Informed consent ends once the participant signs the form at the beginning of the study.

• True
• False

A participant with limited autonomy may still participate in research if a legally authorized representative consents on their behalf.

• True

• False

All minors, regardless of maturity or the type of research, require parental consent before they can participate.

• True

• False

Vulnerable persons only include minors and people with mental disabilities.

• True

• False

The principle of Respect for Persons only applies to those who are fully autonomous.

• True

• False

An adult declared legally incompetent by the court may still participate in research as long as they understand the risks and sign the consent form themselves.

• True
• False

A person can be considered a vulnerable participant even if they are not a minor, elderly, or disabled.

• True
• False

Waiving parental permission is automatically allowed if the minor agrees to participate.

• True
• False

Researchers may avoid explaining a study’s potential risks if the study seems harmless to them.

• True
• False

Researchers are ethically encouraged to ask participants to explain the study back to them in their own words as a way to check for understanding.

• True
• False