Lena Wants to Know Whether Young Children Can Be Taught

Multiple Choice

Lena wants to know whether young children can be taught to have certain phobias.She argues that previous research has indicated that phobias can be taught and that there is nothing unethical about continuing such research.Do current ethical guidelines support Lena's position?

A) No, such research procedures could cause psychological harm to the participants.
B) Yes, this is acceptable if the research benefits humankind.
C) Yes, this is acceptable if parents give informed consent.
D) No, the use of such research procedures is permissible only if carried out with adults.