The Ethical Issues in Science

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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental ethical principle in science?

  1. Beneficence

  2. Non-maleficence

  3. Justice

  4. Autonomy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Justice is not a fundamental ethical principle in science. The fundamental ethical principles in science are beneficence, non-maleficence, and autonomy.

What is the primary ethical obligation of a scientist?

  1. To conduct research that is beneficial to society

  2. To avoid causing harm to humans or animals

  3. To respect the autonomy of research participants

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The primary ethical obligation of a scientist is to conduct research that is beneficial to society, to avoid causing harm to humans or animals, and to respect the autonomy of research participants.

Which of the following is an example of a beneficent act in science?

  1. Developing a new vaccine to prevent a deadly disease

  2. Conducting research to find a cure for cancer

  3. Sharing research findings with other scientists

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of beneficent acts in science. Beneficent acts are those that are intended to benefit others.

What is the principle of non-maleficence?

  1. Do no harm

  2. Minimize harm

  3. Prevent harm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of non-maleficence is the ethical obligation to do no harm. This includes minimizing harm and preventing harm.

What is the principle of autonomy?

  1. The right to make decisions about one's own body and life

  2. The right to be informed about research risks and benefits

  3. The right to withdraw from a research study at any time

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of autonomy is the ethical obligation to respect the right of individuals to make decisions about their own bodies and lives. This includes the right to be informed about research risks and benefits, and the right to withdraw from a research study at any time.

What are the three main ethical issues that arise in animal research?

  1. Harm to animals, lack of consent, and lack of benefit

  2. Harm to animals, lack of consent, and lack of oversight

  3. Harm to animals, lack of benefit, and lack of oversight

  4. Harm to animals, lack of consent, and lack of regulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main ethical issues that arise in animal research are harm to animals, lack of consent, and lack of benefit.

What are the three main ethical issues that arise in human research?

  1. Risk of harm, lack of consent, and lack of benefit

  2. Risk of harm, lack of consent, and lack of privacy

  3. Risk of harm, lack of benefit, and lack of privacy

  4. Risk of harm, lack of consent, and lack of confidentiality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main ethical issues that arise in human research are risk of harm, lack of consent, and lack of benefit.

What is the Belmont Report?

  1. A set of ethical guidelines for human research

  2. A set of ethical guidelines for animal research

  3. A set of ethical guidelines for environmental research

  4. A set of ethical guidelines for scientific research in general


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Belmont Report is a set of ethical guidelines for human research. It was published in 1979 by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

What are the three main principles of the Belmont Report?

  1. Respect for persons, beneficence, and non-maleficence

  2. Respect for persons, justice, and non-maleficence

  3. Respect for persons, beneficence, and justice

  4. Respect for persons, beneficence, and autonomy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The three main principles of the Belmont Report are respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.

What is the principle of respect for persons?

  1. The right to make decisions about one's own body and life

  2. The right to be treated with dignity and respect

  3. The right to be informed about research risks and benefits

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of respect for persons includes the right to make decisions about one's own body and life, the right to be treated with dignity and respect, and the right to be informed about research risks and benefits.

What is the principle of beneficence?

  1. The obligation to do good

  2. The obligation to minimize harm

  3. The obligation to prevent harm

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of beneficence includes the obligation to do good, to minimize harm, and to prevent harm.

What is the principle of justice?

  1. The obligation to treat people fairly

  2. The obligation to distribute benefits and burdens equitably

  3. The obligation to respect people's rights

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of justice includes the obligation to treat people fairly, to distribute benefits and burdens equitably, and to respect people's rights.

What are the three main ethical issues that arise in environmental research?

  1. Harm to the environment, lack of consent, and lack of benefit

  2. Harm to the environment, lack of consent, and lack of oversight

  3. Harm to the environment, lack of benefit, and lack of oversight

  4. Harm to the environment, lack of consent, and lack of regulation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main ethical issues that arise in environmental research are harm to the environment, lack of consent, and lack of benefit.

What is the principle of sustainability?

  1. The obligation to use resources in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

  2. The obligation to protect the environment for future generations

  3. The obligation to conserve natural resources

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The principle of sustainability includes the obligation to use resources in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, to protect the environment for future generations, and to conserve natural resources.

What is the role of ethics in science?

  1. To ensure that scientific research is conducted in a responsible and ethical manner

  2. To protect the rights of research participants

  3. To promote the public good

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The role of ethics in science is to ensure that scientific research is conducted in a responsible and ethical manner, to protect the rights of research participants, and to promote the public good.

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