Which of the Following Represents the Basic Question Addressed by the Risk/benefit

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents the basic question addressed by the risk/benefit ratio?

• A) Are the risks in a study greater than minimal risk?
• B) Will the researcher's reputation be enhanced or hurt by the study's findings?
• C) Are the benefits (to individual participants and society) of a study greater than the risks?
• D) Are the benefits gained by individuals greater than the risks posed to society?

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Definitions:

Genetics

The examination of genetic inheritance and the diversity of traits passed down among living organisms.

Environment

The surround or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates, impacting development and behaviors.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character and patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Evolutionary Basis

The foundation of a trait, behavior, or structure that is rooted in the process of natural selection and adaptation over time.