One of the Main Criticisms of Evaluating Technology as a Social

question 18

Multiple Choice

One of the main criticisms of evaluating technology as a social experiment is

• A) research ethics is already quite strict and any consideration is taken seriously.
• B) the long history of unethical research on humans in the United States.
• C) the impossibility of informed consent.
• D) the growing consensus that animal experimentation is wrong.

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Definitions:

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs known to act as central nervous system depressants, used primarily for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

Norepinephrine System

A part of the nervous system involving the neurotransmitter norepinephrine, affecting mood, attention, and the fight-or-flight response.

Antipsychotics

A class of medication primarily used to manage psychosis, including disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by altering brain chemistry.

Reliability

A measure of the consistency of test or research results.