Which Best Describes the Use of Vulnerable Populations in Research

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which best describes the use of vulnerable populations in research?

• A) They cannot be used for psychological research.
• B) They can be used if researchers are able to demonstrate that potential benefits outweigh costs.
• C) They can be used at any point because they are an important subset of the population that needs investigating.
• D) They can only be used if they need medical attention.

Grasp the concept of cardiovascular reactivity and its relevance to psychosocial stressors.

Identify the body systems affected by psychosocial variables and understand their interrelations.

Understand the physiological effects of cortisol and its impact on stress and inflammation.

Define the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and differentiate the stages of stress response according to Selye.

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Definitions:

Technical Consideration

Specific technical factors or details that are taken into account in the assessment or development of a project, product, or system.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that enforces a promise when someone else has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment, even if a formal contract does not exist.

Consideration Substitute

Refers to a principle or factor that can stand in the place of consideration in certain contractual situations, allowing a contract to be enforceable without the traditional exchange of value.

Reliance

The act of depending on or trusting in something or someone, often used in legal contexts to denote reliance on a contract or promise.