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MIC 121 Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology Objective Question
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What is a key aspect of 'Voluntariness' in obtaining informed consent?
Options
A Presenting information in technical jargon to ensure precision
B Actively managing the power differential between researcher and participant
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C Documenting consent in writing only, without verbal discussion
D Omitting foreseeable risks and benefits to avoid undue alarm
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 23, under 'Voluntariness', states: 'The power differential between researcher and participant (especially patients or students) must be actively managed'.

Hint

Voluntariness ensures that the participant's decision is free from coercion or undue influence.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Laboratory safety and ethics in microbiology
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 594 of 984
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