Choose an Ethical Issue Presented in This Chapter, Create a Research

question 35

Essay

Choose an ethical issue presented in this chapter, create a research situation where this issue could arise, and describe how you would handle it.

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Definitions:

Placebo Effects

Observable or measurable changes in health or behavior resulting from the administration of a placebo, demonstrating the power of belief and expectation in the healing process.

Double-blind

A study design in which neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, to prevent bias in the results.

Attention Deficit Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Control Drug

Control Drug often refers to a regulated substance whose manufacture, possession, and use are governed by law due to the potential for abuse or harm.