To ensure that subjects are participating in a study of their own free will, researchers must obtain :
A) permission from the APA
B) a writ of mandamus from the participant
C) informed consent from the participant
D) a valid control group

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Informed consent is the process by which researchers obtain permission from participants to take part in a study after providing them with information about the study, including any potential risks or benefits. This ensures that participants understand what they are agreeing to and are participating voluntarily. Obtaining permission from the APA is not necessary for individual research studies, and a writ of mandamus is a court order, not a tool for obtaining informed consent. A valid control group is important for experimental design, but it does not address the issue of obtaining informed consent.

To Ensure That Subjects Are Participating in a Study of Their