Exam 3: Research Ethics

Deception is a commonly used tactic in social experiments as it gives the "truest" result.

Consent can only be given by people who are competent to consent, have done so voluntarily and who are fully informed on the research being conducted.

Research participants must consent to participate in an experiment ______.

Providing protections such as beneficence for human subjects, particularly those with diminished capacity, is a central tenant of ______.

Which of the following actions demonstrates respect for persons?

IRBs are required to have at least ______ members, with ______.

Researchers should avoid ______, except in limited circumstances.

The language of a consent form must be ______ research participants.

Which of the following is a requirement for experiments that use deception?

Commitment to ______ is the necessary starting point for ethical research practice.

To be informed, consent must be given by persons who have ______.

Which of the following statements is true about withholding ethical treatment from research subjects?

Maintaining privacy and confidentiality is a key ethical standard for protecting research participants.

The extent to which ethical issues are a problem for researcher and participants varies with the ______.

Institutions seeking federal funds for research involving human subjects do not need a group that reviews research proposals.

Which statement is most accurate regarding ethical standards in social science research?

It is often considered unethical to withhold beneficial ______ from some research subjects, while offering it to others.

As a social science researcher what struggles with maintaining ethical behavior might you encounter? How would you work to ensure your ethical behavior in the face of these obstacles?

What is one ethical principle established by The Belmont Report of 1979?

When a researcher has a significant stake in the design or outcome of their research, this is an example of ______.