Why was Laud Humphrey's investigation into the tearoom trade ethically wrong?

A. He did not maintain the anonymity of the participants.
B. He skewed data to make it fit his hypothesis.
C. He did not obtain the informed consent of the participants.
D. He paid participants to engage in sexual acts.


Answer: C

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however, the subjects themselves are not aware which, or if at all, they are receiving the herbal medicine. This is an example of a ____ study. a. double blind c. blind side b. single blind d. blind complete

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"Contextual ethics" is another term for

A. asceticism. B. legalism. C. hedonism. D. situationism.

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_____ is a sexually transmitted infection that usually causes symptoms of a puslike discharge and painful, burning urination in the male but is frequently asymptomatic in the female.

A. Herpes B. Chlamydia C. Syphilis D. Gonorrhea

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Which of the following is true about LGBTQ people?

A. They were urged to treat other gay men and lesbian women with dignity and equality. B. LGBTQ people experience a lower likelihood of sexual well-being when they integrate sexual orientation into their families and familial relationships. C. Until the 1960s, gay men could only love or have sex with heterosexual men, not other gay men. D. Even today, it is impossible to find love and to create family with other LGBTQ people. E. They were historically allowed to love each other.

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