A researcher calculated the risk-to-benefit ratio and concluded that no harmful effects were associated with a survey of college sophomores. The researcher was applying the principles of:
a. beneficence.
b. human dignity.
c. justice.
d. human rights.
ANS: A
Correct: Beneficence is defined as promoting goodness, kindness, and charity. In ethical terms, beneficence means to provide benefit to others by promoting their good.
Incorrect:
b. Human dignity is the inherent worth and uniqueness of a person.
c. Justice involves upholding moral and legal principles.
d. Human rights are the basic rights of each individual.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word