The Belmont Report's principle of respect for persons incorporates at least two ethical convictions: first,
that individuals should be treated as autonomous agents, and second, that: Ans- Persons with
diminished autonomy are entitled to protection..
Which of the following are the three principles discussed in the Belmont Report? Ans- Respect for
Persons, Beneficence, Justice
Which of the following is an example of how the principle of beneficence can be applied to a study
employing human subjects? Ans- Determining that the study has a maximization of benefits and a
minimization of risks.
Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) regulations, what is the Institutional Review Board (IRB) charged with? Select all that apply. Ans- -
Protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects.- Assuring that researchers follow all applicable
institutional policies and federal regulations related to research with human subjects.- Reviewing
subject recruitment materials and strategies.
A graduate student needs to conduct a research project for her master's thesis. She is interested in the
types of junk food available to the public. She plans to go to the local convenience stores and ask the
owners what types of junk food the store normally stocks, and which are the biggest sellers. She will not
collect identifiers. This study would be subject to which type of review? Ans- Not Human Subjects
In the U.S., the first federal regulations for human subjects research began in 1981 with the codification
of the ________. Ans- Common Rule
Which type of IRB review does not require an IRB approval but does require a determination by an
individual designated with that task (such as an IRB member or experienced staff person)? Ans- Exempt
A student is conducting a research project that involves the use of a survey. The survey asks subjects
about their highest level of education, political affiliation, and views on various social issues. The student
will not collect identifiable information. This study would be subject to which type of review? Ans-
Determination for Exemption