Imagine You Are a Member of the Institutional Review Board

question 73

Essay

Imagine you are a member of the Institutional Review Board and you are reviewing Laud Humphrey's Tearoom Trade research proposal. What are the primary ethical concerns? What would you suggest he do or avoid doing in order to avoid violating ethical principles?

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Definitions:

Unprejudiced Nondiscriminator

An individual who does not hold prejudices and does not discriminate against others based on those prejudices.

American Ideals

The foundational principles that are believed to unite people in the United States, such as liberty, equality, democracy, individualism, unity, and diversity.

De Jure

Refers to something that is legally recognized or established by law.

Legal Discrimination

Practices or policies sanctioned by law that differentiate between categories of people, often based on race, gender, or other characteristics.