The research situation is discussed from the point of view of the student participant. Participants may assume roles, varying in the nature of their compliance, as good, faithful, apprehensive, or bad subjects. The rights and responsibilities of research participants are described, and the role of assertive subject is suggested. Finally, a collaborative model of the research relationship is presented as a means of enhancing the educational benefits of the research experience.
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