Quiz 2: Ethics

Question 1

The obligation to treat people fairly and equitably is representative of which of the core principles that inform the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2)?

a) concern for welfare
b) respect for persons
c) justice
d) respect for welfare

Answer 1

c) justice

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the three federal funding agencies in Canada?

a) Canadian Institutes of Health Research
b) Health and Sciences Council of Canada
c) Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
d) Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada

Answer 2

b) Health and Sciences Council of Canada

Question 3

Which of the following is not representative of a professional code of ethics?

a) it is a guide to support professionals in their decision making
b) it helps to ensure the credibility of a profession
c) it covers all ethical issues that professionals will encounter
d) it includes articles that are often quite general

Answer 3

c) it covers all ethical issues that professionals will encounter

Question 4

What is the first step to effective ethical decision making?

a) consult code of ethics
b) develop ethical sensitivity
c) develop self-awareness
d) take action

Answer 4

b) develop ethical sensitivity

Question 5

What term is used to describe the governing body that oversees the ethics of research that is undertaken by researchers affiliated with Canadian universities?

a) research advisory board (RAB)
b) research ethics board (REB)
c) Canadian ethics board (CEB)
d) university ethics boards (UEB)

Answer 5

b) research ethics board (REB)

Question 6

Which of the following three core principles convey the value of human dignity and inform the Tri-Council Policy Statement (TCPS2)?

a) concern for welfare, justice, autonomy
b) concern for welfare, justice, beneficence
c) respect for persons, concern for welfare, justice
d) respect for persons, veracity, beneficence

Answer 6

c) respect for persons, concern for welfare, justice

Question 7

The Nuremberg Code was developed in response to unethical human experiments that were conducted during what war?

a) Iraq War
b) Vietnam War
c) World War 1
d) World War 2

Answer 7

d) World War 2

Question 8

How is the ethical principle of fidelity defined?

a) fair, suitable and appropriate treatments of others
b) fulfilling one’s responsibilities of trust
c) obligation not to inflict harm upon others intentionally
d) truthfulness

Answer 8

b) fulfilling one’s responsibilities of trust

Question 9

Which step in the ethical decision-making process refers to the process whereby one recognizes that the choices she/he makes as a professional will affect other people?

a) consult with colleagues
b) develop ethical sensitivity
c) develop self- awareness
d) reflect upon the result of your actions

Answer 9

b) develop ethical sensitivity

Question 10

Which of the following definitions is representative of confidentiality?

a) a person’s right to be free from intrusion by others
b) a researchers obligation to safeguard entrusted information
c) obligation to act for the benefit of others
d) freedom to make one’s own choices

Answer 10

b) a researcher’s obligation to safeguard entrusted information

Question 11

Imagine doing research in your favorite sport or physical activity setting. What are some the ethical considerations that you might have to consider, and how will you make sure they are dealt with effectively?

Answer 11

• some individuals may not feel comfortable doing a specific activity in front of you-> make sure they are doing what they want (autonomy), make sure that each participant has given their consent to you and make sure they know that they can drop out whenever they want to
• consider that they may not what their name and results shared-> promise of confidentiality, give them the right to drop out whenever, use code names so no one knows their true identity, lock all information with passwords, destroy after research
• if they are children or have cognitive impairments-> make sure that consent is given by their parent/guardian and even though they don’t necessarily have the ability to make the choice themselves, make sure they are willing/wanting to participate
• if there is any risk of them hurting themselves make sure that they know the risk and it may cause harm, they will need to have all information and need to be okay with the risk before participating
• if there is a large group and a variety of individuals, make sure everyone is treated equally, this may be done by having two different groups and comparing the results-> they have the right to back out or express their feelings but make sure this doesn’t have to happen in the first place (core principle of justice)