chapter 1 (science skills & bioethics)

Question 1

IV

Answer 1

• is the variable that is changed

Question 2

DV

Answer 2

• is the variable that is measured

Question 3

CV

Answer 3

• is the variable that stays the same

Question 4

consequence based

Answer 4

• aims to maximise positive outcomes while minimising negative outcomes

ARTICLE
- less pain for extended period of time, which changed their lives

Question 5

duty/rule based

Answer 5

• promotes the responsibility of the agent above all else, and importance of duty for each individual

Question 6

virtue based

Answer 6

• promotes acting in accordance with the values of a ‘moral’ person (honesty and compassion)

Question 7

integrity concept

Answer 7

• commitment to knowledge and understanding as well as honest reporting of all sources

Question 8

justice concept

Answer 8

• claims and ensures that there is no unfair burden on a particular group from an action

Question 9

beneficence concept

Answer 9

• seeks to maximise benefits when taking a particular position or course of action

ARTICLE
- less pain for extended period of time, which changed their lives

Question 10

non-maleficence

Answer 10

• discourages causing harm - but when harm is unavoidable ensuring that the benefits outweigh the harm

ARTICLE
- less pain for extended period of time, which changed their lives

Question 11

respect concept

Answer 11

• encourages acknowledgement of values, welfare, beliefs and culture of both individuals and collective

Question 12

social issue (article)

Answer 12

• very expensive and not affordable where it is needed most

Question 13

biological issue (article)

Answer 13

• CRISPR-Cas9 cuts the wrong part of the gene and may cause issues

Question 14

ethical issue (article)

Answer 14

• playing God and editing his creations