The Principle of ____ Means That Researchers Should Attempt to Maximize

question 20

Multiple Choice

The principle of ____ means that researchers should attempt to maximize the benefits of participation and take steps to identify and limit the potential for harm.

• A)respect for persons
• B)beneficence
• C)justice
• D)non-maleficence

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Definitions:

Social Comparison

The process of evaluating oneself in relation to others, often in terms of abilities, achievements, and status.

Social Order

A societal concept that implies a set of linked social structures, practices, and institutions which collectively ensure and maintain stability and predictability.

Identity Fusion

A profound feeling of oneness with a group and a perception that one’s personal identity and group identity are essentially the same. It is a strong motivator of collective action.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from different groups.