Behavioral science research: ethical and policy implications.
Problems centered about protection of human subjects in behavioral science research are discussed. Difficulties in obtaining truly informed consent are noted. It is concluded that the risks involved to subjects are minimal in this field of research. The use of deception in psychological research is discussed along with the necessity of appropriately debriefing the subject. The use of institutional committees to protect subjects' rights is contrasted with the bureaucratic review processes of the government. It is concluded that, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, the local institutional review process is likely to induce greater cooperation from investigators in protecting subjects' rights.
D035841:Behavioral Research; D001525:Behavioral Sciences; D035061:Control Groups; D026724:Ethical Review; D028744:Ethics Committees, Research; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D033161:Government Regulation; D006805:Human Experimentation; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D011640:Public Policy; D012107:Research Design; D018570:Risk Assessment