Mothusi Ramaphosa, Jr

question 130

Multiple Choice

Mothusi Ramaphosa, Jr. took part in a study on sexual deviance last year. He was somewhat dismayed when he read an article in a weekly journal discussing sexual deviance in which one patient was referred to as MRJ. Although the article claimed all names had been disguised to protect personal identities, Mothusi is convinced he is the individual described in the article. In this case, it is possible that the researchers who conducted the study violated the ethical principle of

• A) informed consent.
• B) right to privacy.
• C) full disclosure.
• D) adequate debriefing.

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Definitions:

Hemlock

A type of plant belonging to the family Apiaceae, some species of which are toxic, and others, such as the trees in the genus Tsuga, are valuable timber resources.

Pine Cones

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Primary Succession

is the process of ecosystem development or recovery on a site where no biological community previously existed, such as on bare rock or lava flows.

Facilitation

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