Which of the following was ethically controversial in the case of the Henrietta Lacks?

A. She was not told she had cervical cancer.
B. She was not treated for her cervical cancer.
C. She did not know of or consent to being a participant in a research study.
D. She was not allowed to withdraw from the study after she became concerned about it.


Answer: C

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a. conservative b. liberal c. religious d. moderate

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Explain emergent norm theory and illustrate it with an example of a situation where emergent norms may arise. Include at least one critique of emergent norm theory.

What will be an ideal response?

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