In Order to Satisfy Ethics, the First Task of the Scientist

question 35

Multiple Choice

In order to satisfy ethics, the first task of the scientist is to:

• A) get informed consent from participants.
• B) debrief participants.
• C) debrief other scientists.
• D) justify deception to potential participants.

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Definitions:

Existential Import

The quality of a proposition or statement that implies the existence of something.

Syllogism Validity

The measure of whether a deductive argument is logically sound, where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises if they are true.

Traditional View

This refers to beliefs, values, or practices that have been handed down within a culture or society over generations.

Existential Import

The attribute of a propositional statement implying the existence of at least one instance of the subject matter.