Dr.Venkman wants to study the effects of electrical shocks on the psychic abilities of 7-year-old children.He plans to give them a test for extrasensory perception (ESP),followed by a series of severe electrical shocks.Finally,he will again test their ESP capacity.Will his university's human research review committee consider his study ethical?
A)Yes.
B)Yes,but only if he has the written consent of the children's parents.
C)Yes,but only if he keeps the identities of the children confidential.
D)No.

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The study involves subjecting young children to severe electric shocks, which can have serious physical and psychological consequences, hence it is not ethical to conduct such a study.

DrVenkman Wants to Study the Effects of Electrical Shocks on the Psychic