The Tuskegee Syphilis Study Is Often Cited as an Example

question 177

Multiple Choice

The Tuskegee Syphilis Study is often cited as an example of:

• A) unethical research on animals.
• B) unethical research on human beings.
• C) why it is sometimes necessary to deceive participants.
• D) why IRBs sometimes cause more harm than good.

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Definitions:

Temporary Accounts

Accounts used to record transactions for only a single accounting period, which are then reset or closed at the period's end, such as revenues, expenses, and dividends.

Supplies

Items used in the operation of a business that are not directly related to the production of goods or services, such as office supplies.

Prepaid Expenses

Payments made in advance for goods or services that will be received in the future.

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is not distributed to shareholders as dividends but is instead reinvested in the business or held as a reserve.