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#1. A team of behavior analysts plans to conduct a research study on the effectiveness of a novel play-based instructional strategy for developing social skills in a group of four-year-old children in their clinic. The parents of all potential participants have been thoroughly debriefed on the research protocol, understood the potential risks and benefits, and provided informed consent for their children to participate. However, during the initial pre-research interactions, when the researchers attempt to engage the children, several of the four-year-olds explicitly express disinterest or refusal to participate, stating clearly, ‘I don’t want to do this project.’ Given this situation, what is the ethically required action for the behavior analysts before proceeding with the research for these specific children?
This question highlights the critical distinction between informed consent and assent a cornerstone of ethical practice especially in research involving vulnerable populations like young children Informed consent is typically provided by adults eg parents or legal guardians who have the legal authority to make decisions for the individual Assent however refers to the agreement of an individual who may not have the legal capacity to give full informed consent to participate in an activity In the context of research with minors while parents provide informed consent the children themselves should still be given the opportunity to provide assent particularly if they are capable of understanding the activity to some degree The text clearly states that Ascent is simply given by people or children who cant give consent and that we have to get a grants from the fouryearolds if theyre not going to agree we have to find different participants they have rights too If a child expresses a clear refusal or disinterest in participating even if parental consent has been secured ethical guidelines such as those from the BACBs Professional and Ethical Compliance Code for Behavior Analysts mandate that their refusal be respected Research should not proceed with participants who do not assent as their autonomy and wellbeing are paramount Option D is incorrect as research can be ethically conducted with children provided all safeguards including assent are rigorously followed
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