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Which of the following would NOT typically be included in an informed consent form for an investigation into physiological responses to aerobic training?

  1. Disclosure of potential risks and discomforts
  2. Description of data collection procedures
  3. Guarantee of superior fitness results from participation
  4. Information about confidentiality of collected data
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Consider Option C: Guarantee of superior fitness results from participation

  • Promising specific fitness benefits would be misleading and unethical, as investigations cannot guarantee results to participants.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: Risk disclosure is an essential component of ethical informed consent.
  • B is incorrect: Procedure descriptions are necessary for participants to make informed decisions.
  • D is incorrect: Confidentiality information is a critical ethical component of informed consent.