A fundamental principle of ethical practice is _________.
A) sliding-scale compensation to participants
B) debriefing participants only if they are at risk
C) research design by an institutional board
D) informed consent

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Informed consent is a fundamental principle of ethical practice in research, which ensures that participants are fully aware of the purpose and nature of the research and give their voluntary consent to participate. Sliding-scale compensation may be a consideration but is not a fundamental principle. Debriefing participants at risk is important, but debriefing is still necessary even when participants are not at risk. Research design by an institutional board is important, but it is not the fundamental principle of ethical practice.

A Fundamental Principle of Ethical Practice Is _________