Dr Joseph Biederman and Dr

question 165

Multiple Choice

Dr. Joseph Biederman and Dr. Timothy Wilens are members of the psychiatry department at Harvard Medical School.  The two scholars reported, in hindsight, $1.6 million they received from drug makers between 2000 and 2007.  The two are known for their advocacy of the use of antipsychotic medicines in children and the payments to the two came from pharmaceutical firms that produce such drugs.  Consulting arrangements with the pharmas were already a topic of concern because the good docs advocated unapproved uses of the drugs.  Dr. Biederman responded to the disclosure of the fees and his belated compliance with university policy on reporting consulting arrangements, "My interests are solely in the advancement of medical treatment through rigorous and objective study."  Which of the following best describes what happened with Dr. Biederman?

• A) He eliminated the question of conflicts through his disclosure statement
• B) He is correct; he never had a conflict
• C) Either a or b
• D) None of the above

Understand the concept of legal privilege and the distinction between rights and privileges.

Recognize the role of equity and equality rights in Canadian law.

Understand the concept of heritability and its calculation for traits.

Identify and explain gene-environment interactions in trait expression.

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Definitions:

Behavior

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual, often studied in psychology to understand individuals and groups.

Personal Characteristics

Attributes or traits that define an individual's unique personal identity, including behavioral patterns, emotional responses, and cognitive processes.

Impression Management

The process through which individuals attempt to control the impressions others form of them.

Ingratiation

A social influence strategy where an individual attempts to make themselves more likable to another, often by flattery or doing favors.