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?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ethical guidelines prioritize the protection of participants from harm, and intentionally teaching young children to have phobias can cause psychological harm. Therefore, Lena's position goes against current ethical guidelines.

Lena Wants to Know Whether Young Children Can Be Taught