Carlos is thinking about including children in his study. Although the children cannot enter into a legal agreement to participate, he feels it is important that they still agree to participate. By doing so, Carlos is seeking the children’s .

The correct answer is - Assent.

Explanation:

In the study or research experiment, Assent is verbal or documented consent for the participation in that particular study or research with all pros and cons or future impacts.

In this study, Carlos is seeking verbal assent from the children by asking them if they agree to participate, however, children cannot enter into a legal agreement to participate.

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