Belmont Report Principles Quiz

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Which principle of the Belmont Report requires that subjects are fully informed before participating in research?

  • Respect for persons (correct)
  • Non-maleficence
  • Justice
  • Beneficence

Which principle is violated if a researcher selects a subject population based solely on convenience?

  • Justice (correct)
  • Beneficence
  • Respect for persons
  • Informed consent

What is a potential issue if a study is conducted exclusively at one school with a homogeneous population?

  • Beneficence
  • Justice (correct)
  • Informed consent
  • Voluntariness

In the context of research ethics, what does the principle of beneficence primarily focus on?

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What ethical principle does Humphreys' behavior in the Tearoom Trade study exemplify a violation of?

<p>Respect for persons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for research subjects to understand that participation is voluntary?

<p>To respect individual autonomy and informed consent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle ensures that research subjects are not subjected to undue harm?

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What issue might arise from a study that does not include students from less affluent backgrounds?

<p>Inequitable distribution of benefits and burdens (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of the Belmont Report emphasizes the equitable distribution of research benefits and burdens?

<p>Justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of beneficence in the Belmont Report primarily require?

<p>Minimizing risks relative to potential benefits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes a violation of the principle of justice in the Belmont Report?

<p>Selecting subjects based on convenience rather than fairness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following principles does NOT directly address the risk-benefit ratio of research?

<p>Respect for persons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Belmont Report, what does the principle of respect for persons require from research subjects?

<p>They should be adequately informed and voluntarily choose to participate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is primarily concerned with ensuring that research participants understand the study they are involved in?

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A study that disproportionately uses disadvantaged populations for risky research without providing them equal benefits would violate which Belmont principle?

<p>Justice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the Belmont Report's principle of justice regarding research subjects?

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Flashcards

Justice in Research

The principle of justice ensures that the distribution of benefits and burdens of research is fair and equitable among participants.

Beneficence in Research

This principle requires minimizing potential harms and maximizing potential benefits for research participants.

Respect for Persons in Research

This principle emphasizes the autonomy and informed consent of research participants, ensuring they understand the risks, benefits, and procedures involved.

Historical Example of Justice Violation

The Belmont Report highlights the ethical principle of justice by discussing the historical practice of using marginalized groups as research subjects while the benefits primarily went to privileged populations.

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Beneficence and Risk-Benefit Assessment

The Belmont Report states that the principle of beneficence requires that risks to research participants be reasonable in relation to the potential benefits of the research.

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Informed Consent and Respect

The principle of respect for persons requires that research participants are fully informed about the research and freely choose to participate.

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Balancing Benefits and Risks

Beneficence requires that researchers maximize the potential benefits of their research while also minimizing the risks to participants.

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Fair Subject Selection

The principle of justice ensures that research participants are not selected based on convenience or vulnerability.

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Respect for Persons

The ethical principle demanding that research participants understand the voluntary nature of involvement and are fully informed about the study before consenting.

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Researcher Bias

The ethical concern that the researcher's actions may have unduly influenced the study's outcome. It's about influencing subjects or manipulating data to favor a specific result.

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Minimizing Risk in Research

The ethical obligation to ensure that research participants are not subjected to unreasonable risks or harm.

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Humphreys' Tearoom Trade Study

A specific example of violating the principle of respect for persons. Deception and lack of informed consent violate a participant's right to choose.

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Subject Population Convenience

Choosing a research subject population based solely on convenience rather than the ethical principle of justice. This often leads to biased or skewed results.

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Informed Consent

The ethical requirement that research participants clearly understand the nature of the study and voluntarily agree to participate without undue influence.

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Study Notes

Belmont Report Principles

  • Justice: Ensures equitable distribution of research benefits and burdens. Avoids selecting subject populations based on convenience; important for fair subject selection. Example: Unequal distribution of medical treatment benefits to private vs. ward patients during 19th/early 20th centuries.

  • Beneficence: Prioritizes minimizing risks and maximizing potential benefits to research participants. Risks should be reasonable in relation to expected benefits (and associated knowledge). This principle is relevant for both low-risk and high-risk research.

  • Respect for Persons: Safeguards voluntary participation and informed consent. Subjects must freely choose to participate and understand the study details before consenting. Example: Deception in the Tearoom Trade study, where researchers misrepresented their role, violating this principle.

Application of Principles (Example Scenarios)

  • Scenario 1 (School-Based Tutoring): Testing a new tutoring program at one school the researcher's children attend violates the principle of justice (convenience sampling). Evaluating the program across numerous diverse schools distributes the benefits and burdens more fairly. Potential for eliminating underprivileged students lack of resources (internet access, devices) could further violate justice principle.

  • Scenario 2 (General): Researchers must consider potential harm vs anticipated benefit to participants, and ensure no undue burden upon vulnerable populations to ensure that their participation does not undermine the Belmont principles of Justice and Respect for Persons.

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