Question 1

When reporting your findings, which of the following is not necessary for you to disclose?

Accepted Answer

The specific city of residence of the subjects is not necessary for reporting the findings and could potentially compromise their privacy. However, it would still be important to provide general demographic information about the subjects such as age or gender.

Question 2

Federal regulations require special provisions for all of the following categories of subjects, except one. The one not covered is

Accepted Answer

The answer of Federal regulations require special provisions for all...

Question 3

In which of the following research settings would you not need to get approval from an institutional review board?

Accepted Answer

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are primarily concerned with research that poses a risk to participants. Research involving surveys given to students in all sociology classes at your university, where students' names are not recorded, is considered minimal risk and often qualifies for exempt status because it does not involve sensitive topics and protects the anonymity of the participants.

Question 4

Ethical issues found in the Stanford Prison Experiment included all of the following except

Accepted Answer

The Stanford Prison Experiment did obtain signed consent forms from participants, which is a standard ethical practice in research to ensure that participants agree to partake knowing the general nature of the study. However, the controversy arises from the fact that participants were not fully informed of the procedures and the extent to which the experiment would be conducted, among other ethical concerns.

Question 5

Sources of distinction between "right " and "wrong" include

Accepted Answer

The sources of distinction between "right" and "wrong" include religion, political ideology, and pragmatic observations of successes and failures. While each individual may prioritize one source over another, all three sources can provide guidance on what is considered "right" or "wrong." Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 6

When a researcher cannot match a given response to a specific research subject this is known as  __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a researcher cannot match a given...

Question 7

Which of the following is most correct with respect to the concept of ethical issues?

Accepted Answer

Ethical issues are not always apparent and can be subjective. What is ethical for one person may not be ethical for another. It takes careful consideration and examination to identify ethical issues in a given situation.

Question 8

Harm to subjects, researchers, and third parties is especially risky when doing __________ studies.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Harm to subjects, researchers, and third parties...

Question 9

An example of __________ is when a researcher is able to link information with a given person's identity but promises not to do so publicly.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An example of __________ is when a...

Question 10

The use of agency data, court data, and research that is conducted at an established educational institution represent  __________  from HHS rules governing human subjects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of agency data, court data,...

Question 11

Research involving observations of subjects involved in criminal activities may expose the researcher to  __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research involving observations of subjects involved in...

Question 12

Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo's prison simulation examined whether the prison environment itself creates brutal, dehumanizing conditions unrelated to the kinds of people who live and work in the institutions. The term used to describe this explanation is  __________ .

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The answer of Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo's prison simulation examined...

Question 13

When using students in your class as research subjects and having them complete a questionnaire, there is a potential for ethical problems in that their participation may not be  __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of When using students in your class as...

Question 14

The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted in

Accepted Answer

The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted in a laboratory on the campus of Stanford University.

Question 15

Because of some controversial medical and social science research, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has had to step in and establish regulations designed to protect  __________  subjects.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Because of some controversial medical and social...

Question 16

The two main ways of promoting compliance with ethical principles are codes of ethics and  __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The two main ways of promoting compliance...

Question 17

As a researcher keep in mind that when individuals are selected to participate in any sort of research study it  __________  their regular activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a researcher keep in mind that...

Question 18

Which of the following may not constitute voluntary participation?

Accepted Answer

Offering extra credit to students who complete a research questionnaire may coerce them into participating to gain the extra credit, thus making their participation less voluntary compared to other options where participation is more clearly without direct personal benefit or pressure.

Question 19

Which of the following is not considered a special population that requires more careful treatment?

Accepted Answer

Special populations in the context of careful treatment typically refer to groups that have specific vulnerabilities or considerations that require tailored approaches in healthcare, research, or legal contexts. Prisoners, juveniles, and mental patients are explicitly recognized as requiring special considerations due to their vulnerabilities or the potential for their rights to be infringed upon. Ethnic minorities, while they may face systemic challenges and disparities, are not classified as a special population in the same context as the others, which are defined by their specific legal, ethical, or medical vulnerabilities that necessitate more careful treatment.

Question 20

Which of the following is not considered a requirement of informed consent?

Accepted Answer

While informing subjects about funding sources may be important, it is not considered a requirement for informed consent. The primary requirements include informing subjects of the research purpose, potential risks and benefits, and the specific procedures that will be used.

Quiz 3: Ethics and Criminal Justice Research

When reporting your findings, which of the following is not necessary for you to disclose?

Federal regulations require special provisions for all of the following categories of subjects, except one. The one not covered is

In which of the following research settings would you not need to get approval from an institutional review board?

Ethical issues found in the Stanford Prison Experiment included all of the following except

Sources of distinction between "right " and "wrong" include

When a researcher cannot match a given response to a specific research subject this is known as __________ .

Which of the following is most correct with respect to the concept of ethical issues?

Harm to subjects, researchers, and third parties is especially risky when doing __________ studies.

An example of __________ is when a researcher is able to link information with a given person's identity but promises not to do so publicly.

The use of agency data, court data, and research that is conducted at an established educational institution represent __________ from HHS rules governing human subjects.

Research involving observations of subjects involved in criminal activities may expose the researcher to __________ .

Haney, Banks, and Zimbardo's prison simulation examined whether the prison environment itself creates brutal, dehumanizing conditions unrelated to the kinds of people who live and work in the institutions. The term used to describe this explanation is __________ .

When using students in your class as research subjects and having them complete a questionnaire, there is a potential for ethical problems in that their participation may not be __________ .

The Stanford Prison Experiment was conducted in

Because of some controversial medical and social science research, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has had to step in and establish regulations designed to protect __________ subjects.

The two main ways of promoting compliance with ethical principles are codes of ethics and __________ .

As a researcher keep in mind that when individuals are selected to participate in any sort of research study it __________ their regular activities.

Which of the following may not constitute voluntary participation?

Which of the following is not considered a special population that requires more careful treatment?

Which of the following is not considered a requirement of informed consent?