BBH416 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
research - Answer -used to test a hypothesis and permit conclusions to be drawn
-develop to generalized knowledge on a topic with formal protocol and set of
procedures
practice - Answer -interventions designed solely to enhance the well-being of an
individual client or patient AND
-that have a reasonable expectation of success** (evidence based)
-purpose of medical and behavioral practice is to provide PREVENTATIVE treatment or
therapy
boundaries between practice and research - Answer -occur together; research
designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a therapy
-rule: if there is any element of research in a n activity, that activity should undergo
review for the protection of human subjects
justice - Answer -outcomes should benefit all groups equally, but treating people equally
may not always result in equality
-treat people with EQUITY to reach equality
ethics - Answer code of thinking and behavior governed by a combination of personal,
moral, legal, and social standards of what is right
-falls under VALUES (and norms) part of culture
-symbolism of a balance representing justice and equality
ethical principles and guidelines for human subjects - Answer -belmont report
-codes intended to assure that research involving human subject should be carried out
in an ethical manner
-standards set for physicians, scientists, and researchers (biomedical, social, involving
human subjects)
institutional review board - Answer -research must be approved by an IRB before it can
be start
-their job is to make sure the ethical standards are set
what is the exception for people who do not have to go to the IRB - Answer -students
collecting data (for a class)
why do we need the belmont report - Answer -history of questionable ethics in past
, research (tuskegee syphilis study, nuremberg trial)
basic ethical principles from the code - Answer -respect for person: consent (3 types),
autonomy, treated with dignity
-beneficence (risk-benefit analysis, do no harm)
-justice (equity and fairness)
3 types of consent - Answer -consent to sharing information
-informed consent
-community consent (gain consent of neighborhood before placing a homeless shelter)
disclosure - Answer -to participants of the conditions of the programs
-of participant information to other individuals
-disclosure of any conflict of interest
-includes: research procedure, purpose, risk and benefits, alternative procedures
(choosing CBT instead of antidepressant), statement offering subject opportunity to ask
questions
what personal information should be provided so a subject can ask questions - Answer
full name, email, phone number, etc
volutariness - Answer -consent needs to be given free of coercion or undue influence
confidentiality - Answer -no one will have access to records of participants with their
permission
-information may be shared among staff members for purpose of consultation
-information may be shared with other programs in which the participant is involved
anonymity vs confidentiality - Answer anonymity: fully anonymous and not know who the
person is
confidentiality: you know as a researcher but keep the information private
grossly unethical behavior - Answer -don't abuse your position/exploit a participant
-don't attempt an intervention in areas in which you're not trained or competent
-sexual relationships
-defrauding funders
-discrimination in services
research - Answer -used to test a hypothesis and permit conclusions to be drawn
-develop to generalized knowledge on a topic with formal protocol and set of
procedures
practice - Answer -interventions designed solely to enhance the well-being of an
individual client or patient AND
-that have a reasonable expectation of success** (evidence based)
-purpose of medical and behavioral practice is to provide PREVENTATIVE treatment or
therapy
boundaries between practice and research - Answer -occur together; research
designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of a therapy
-rule: if there is any element of research in a n activity, that activity should undergo
review for the protection of human subjects
justice - Answer -outcomes should benefit all groups equally, but treating people equally
may not always result in equality
-treat people with EQUITY to reach equality
ethics - Answer code of thinking and behavior governed by a combination of personal,
moral, legal, and social standards of what is right
-falls under VALUES (and norms) part of culture
-symbolism of a balance representing justice and equality
ethical principles and guidelines for human subjects - Answer -belmont report
-codes intended to assure that research involving human subject should be carried out
in an ethical manner
-standards set for physicians, scientists, and researchers (biomedical, social, involving
human subjects)
institutional review board - Answer -research must be approved by an IRB before it can
be start
-their job is to make sure the ethical standards are set
what is the exception for people who do not have to go to the IRB - Answer -students
collecting data (for a class)
why do we need the belmont report - Answer -history of questionable ethics in past
, research (tuskegee syphilis study, nuremberg trial)
basic ethical principles from the code - Answer -respect for person: consent (3 types),
autonomy, treated with dignity
-beneficence (risk-benefit analysis, do no harm)
-justice (equity and fairness)
3 types of consent - Answer -consent to sharing information
-informed consent
-community consent (gain consent of neighborhood before placing a homeless shelter)
disclosure - Answer -to participants of the conditions of the programs
-of participant information to other individuals
-disclosure of any conflict of interest
-includes: research procedure, purpose, risk and benefits, alternative procedures
(choosing CBT instead of antidepressant), statement offering subject opportunity to ask
questions
what personal information should be provided so a subject can ask questions - Answer
full name, email, phone number, etc
volutariness - Answer -consent needs to be given free of coercion or undue influence
confidentiality - Answer -no one will have access to records of participants with their
permission
-information may be shared among staff members for purpose of consultation
-information may be shared with other programs in which the participant is involved
anonymity vs confidentiality - Answer anonymity: fully anonymous and not know who the
person is
confidentiality: you know as a researcher but keep the information private
grossly unethical behavior - Answer -don't abuse your position/exploit a participant
-don't attempt an intervention in areas in which you're not trained or competent
-sexual relationships
-defrauding funders
-discrimination in services
