Exam 3: Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Social Work Research

After achieving necessary clearances and approval, a researcher investigating perceptions of adults with diminished mental capacity should do which of the following:

A social work student wants to gather data from existing public records. He will have a(n) ______ IRB review.

Which of the following is NOT an ethical principle for social work research?

Explain the concept of informed consent, using the example of students in a social work class.

A social work student wants to understand the experiences of children of incarcerated parents. She will have a(n) ______IRB review.

According to the authors, commitment to achieving valid results is the necessary starting point for ethical research practice. Using your own words, discuss this statement. Use a specific example to demonstrate your understanding.

A full review by the University IRB may conclude with which of the following recommendations?

The Tuskegee experiment ended when a cure for syphilis was discovered.

Using Milgram's research as your framework, discuss the importance of honesty in reporting research results.

The potential of ___________ a beneficial treatment from some subjects is a cause for ethical concern.

Participants need not be informed of their right to withdraw at any time without penalty.

It is ethically acceptable to convince others to take action on behalf of your personal interests.

Imagine that you are judging a debate between Baumrind and Milgram. First, describe Milgram's research. Next, discuss Baumrind's criticism of Milgram. Who do you believe makes the most persuasive argument? Why?

The best research is done by researchers with personal attachments, monetary and/or emotional, to their area of study.

With regard to human subjects, which of the following is detailed in the NASW Code of Ethics?

Having an ethical code ensures ethical practice.

Children are not considered ___________ to consent to participate in research studies.

An experiment on African American men with syphilis was conducted by the U.S. Public Health Service in the 1930's. It is known as:

Match the key concept with its description. -Achievement of valid results

Debriefing must occur if deception of your subjects is necessary in the course of your research.