Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher Correct 100%

Which of the following are the three principles discussed in the Belmont Report? A. Respect for Persons, Beneficence, Justice B. Informed Consent, Institutional Assurance, Researcher Responsibility C. Privacy, Confidentiality, Equitable Selection of Subjects D. IRB Review, Federal Regulations, Declaration of Helsinki - ANSWER A. Respect for Persons, Beneficence, Justice The Belmont Report's principle of respect for persons incorporates at least two ethical convictions: first, that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and second, that: A. Persons with diminished autonomy should be excluded from research. B. Persons with diminished autonomy should only participate in no more than minimal risk research. C. Persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection. D. Persons involved in research cannot financially benefit. - ANSWER C. Persons with diminished autonomy are entitled to protection. Which of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence is applied to a study involving human subjects? A. Ensuring that subjects understand that participation is voluntary B. Ensuring that risks are reasonable in relationship to anticipated benefits C. Providing detailed information about the study to potential subjects D. Ensuring that the selection of subjects is fair - ANSWER B. Ensuring that risks are reasonable in relationship to anticipated benefits The Belmont principle of beneficence requires that: A. Subjects derive individual benefit from study participation. B. Potential benefits justify the risks of harm. C. The study makes a significant contribution to generalizable knowledge. D. Risks are managed so that they are no more than minimal. - ANSWER B. Potential benefits justify the risks of harm. According to the Belmont Report, the moral requirement that there be fair outcomes in the selection of research subjects, expresses the principle of: A. Respect for persons B. Beneficence C. Justice - ANSWER C. Justice