Why is informed consent such a difficult issue in psychiatric research?
What will be an ideal response?
Psychiatric patients may not be in appropriate condition to understand the nature of the research they are going to participate in, so they can't meaningfully give informed consent. In addition, their legal guardians may not be able to make the best decision on behalf of the patient.
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Population growth slowed considerably during the 1980s—less than 1 percent growth in 1987-88. What is an explanation for this statement?
a. Extensive outmigration took place after the oil bust from 1984-1986. b. Texas's decreasing averages in areas like job and income growth discouraged people from migrating. c. There was a rise in worldwide demand for oil during the 1980s, causing native Texans to relocate as jobs opportunities expanded worldwide d. The political culture in Texas tended to be moralistic in nature at the time and discouraged outsiders from making Texas their new home
What is the benefit of government employees being chosen by the merit system?
a. The governor cannot appoint non-qualified personnel. b. Government employees are not involved in unions. c. Employees cannot be fired for disagreeing politically with the governor. d. Employees are able to stall the governor's agenda.
Legislators and government officials are often more impressed by contacts from
A. constituents than interest groups. B. aides to the Supreme Court than the bar association in their district. C. lobbyists who threaten to take their case to the public than their constituents. D. reporters who leak classified information to the press than the media in general. E. representatives from foreign governments than lobbyists from American interests.
Which stage of social policy practice is policy assessment?
a. The first stage. b. The last stage. c. The middle stage. d. The first and the last stage.