1. Jonah, a graduate student in psychology, informs his participants about the purpose and procedures of his study on visual creativity and mentions that there are some risks and benefits, too. Has he apprised them of all the required information according to the consent process?

The correct answer is: False

According to the informed consent process, Jonah must tell his participants about the specific risks and benefits of being in his study, as well as their alternatives to participating in the research.
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2. The principal investigator outlines the risks and benefits to a participant. The participant wants to know of her other options. The investigator does not know of any other options. This is the correct response to the participant's request.

The correct answer is: False

If there are no clear alternatives to participation, the investigator should simply note nonparticipation as an alternative.