1. Some patients in your research study develop "serious" psychological reactions to the study questions. You decide to stop the research for further evaluation. This is a case of beneficence.

The correct answer is: True

Beneficence means that it is the obligation of the researcher to "do no harm" to the participants. The reevaluation of this study is essential.
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2. You are developing a study to test the effects of a new learning technique on average individuals. A few of these individuals may not be able to adapt to the new learning style. This is an ethical question of beneficence.

The correct answer is: True

The benefits to society outweigh the risks to these few participants.