One of the Clearest Ethical Violations in the History of Medical

question 1

Multiple Choice

One of the clearest ethical violations in the history of medical science has come to be known as

• A)the Tuskegee syphilis study.
• B)the Framingham heart study.
• C)Tearoom sex.
• D)the Framingham dialysis study.

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Definitions:

Antecedent

An event or condition that precedes and triggers a behavior or response, often studied in behaviorism to understand and modify behavior.

Aversive Control

A behavioral control technique involving the use of unpleasant stimuli to influence the occurrence of certain behaviors.

Positive Reinforcer

A stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior happening again.

Negative Reinforcer

A stimulus whose removal following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.