When There Is a Conflict Between the Potential Benefit of Research

question 56

Multiple Choice

When there is a conflict between the potential benefit of research to society versus the possibility of harm to the participants

• A) the individual comes first
• B) society comes first
• C) the researcher must rely on his or her personal judgment
• D) the researcher must rely on the judgment of colleagues through the IRB

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Definitions:

High-Performance Team

A high-performance team is a group of individuals who are highly focused on their goals and achieve superior results through cooperation, clear communication, and mutual respect.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Pressure to Conform

The influence or expectation to behave in ways that are consistent with group norms.

Cohesiveness

The quality of forming a united whole, especially in the context of group or team dynamics leading to better collaboration and performance.