Question

before participating in an experiment, individuals should read and sign the
______ form.

informed consent

debriefing

ethics

irb

Explanation:

In research ethics, participants must review and sign a document confirming they understand the experiment's risks, benefits, and procedures before participating. This document is the informed consent form. Debriefing happens after an experiment, ethics is the broader principle, and IRB is the review board, not the form itself.

Answer:

○ informed consent