Why Was Laud Humphreys' Deception Considered So Ethically Serious

question 58

Multiple Choice

Why was Laud Humphreys' deception considered so ethically serious?

• A)The potential consequences for his research subjects were so significant.
• B)Sexuality is a private matter.
• C)Humphreys was only a graduate student at the time of the study.
• D)Other sociologists colluded with Humphreys,working with him to collect more data.

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Definitions:

States' Rights

States' rights is the principle or belief in the U.S. that states possess certain rights and political powers independent of, and sometimes in opposition to, the federal government.

Individualism

The moral, political, and social philosophy that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual, advocating for freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Materialism

A focus on accumulating and valuing physical possessions and wealth over spiritual, intellectual, or cultural values.