Exam 2 Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Research ethics: responsibilities of a researcher
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- be honest and respectful to all individuals who are affected by your research studies
- to ensure their welfare and dignity
- –Ensure that your public reports are accurate and honest.
2
Q
Animals in Research:
APA guidelines for ethical care of animals:
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- Qualified and trained individuals
- Research must be justified
Must minimize harm and discomfort
3
Q
3 R’s of animal research
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- Reduce the number of animals used
- Refine to cause least stress
- Replace animals with other models
4
Q
Who determines if researchers follow guidelines?
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- Institutional Review Board (IRB) - human participants
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) - animal participants
5
Q
Regulation of Animal research: Oversight Process
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- Composed of unaffiliated member, prisoner advocate, child advocate, religious affiliate, faculty
- — yearly proposals
- — violate the rules: ENTIRE campus can have funding pulled
- —Federal govt visits animal labs yearly