The Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS)principle of respect for persons or autonomy is best addressed by which of the following applications?
A) Risk-benefit analysis
B) Informed consent
C) The freedom of the researcher to select a topic of interest
D) Respect for a researcher's findings that contradict yours

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Informed consent is a process by which researchers inform potential participants about the nature and risks of a study, and obtain their voluntary agreement to participate. This respects individuals' autonomy and their right to make informed decisions about whether or not to participate in research.

The Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS)principle of Respect for Persons or Autonomy