In which of the following situations has the principle of informed consent been violated?
A) the researchers paid $20 for participant cooperation
B) a 12 year old's parents signed the consent form
C) the participants regretted participating because the experience left them frustrated
D) the researcher failed to explain that participation might involve reading scenarios about incest

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The principle of informed consent requires that participants are fully informed about the nature of the research, including any potential risks or discomforts, before agreeing to participate. Failing to disclose that the study involves reading scenarios about incest violates this principle, as it withholds important information that could affect an individual's decision to participate.

In Which of the Following Situations Has the Principle of Informed