Professor Wyler Has Obtained a Grant from the National Institute

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Essay

Professor Wyler has obtained a grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to study the effects of violence in film on attitudes towards aggression among teenagers. He would like to study the effects in a range of socio-economic settings, from impoverished to very wealthy communities. Should he obtain approval from his institutional review board? Why or why not? Discuss potential ethical issues that he should consider related to research in an impoverished community.

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Definitions:

Personality Variables

Characteristics or traits that vary among individuals, influencing behavior and outcomes.

Market Segments

Subsets of a market comprised of individuals or organizations with one or more shared characteristics.

Tying Agreement

A type of agreement where the sale of one product (the tying product) is made conditional on the purchase of a second, distinct product (the tied product).

Trade Name

The name under which a business operates or is known to the public, which might be different from its legal, registered name.