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Unapproved and Medically Unnecessary Procedures
In scientific research, subjecting human participants to unapproved and medically unnecessary procedures is a severe ethical violation. This misconduct occurs when investigators perform clinical or experimental interventions that have not received official authorization from an oversight committee and offer no therapeutic benefit to the participant. Such actions needlessly expose individuals to potential physical and psychological harm, violating the fundamental ethical obligation to prioritize participant safety and well-being.
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Research Methods in Psychology - 4th American Edition @ KPU
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