Imagine that Dr. Kline is a clinical psychologist who volunteers his time at a local prison counseling several inmates. Because of his connections there, he is considering using prisoners as his participants. Why is this choice potentially problematic

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Emilio

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20 September, 16:24

Imagine that Dr. Kline is a clinical psychologist who volunteers his time at a local prison counseling several inmates. Because of his connections there, he is considering using prisoners as his participants. Why is this choice potentially problematic

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Kailyn Acosta · Answer 1

According to the Belmont Report, prisoners are entitled to special protection.

Explanation:

The Belmont Report is a detailed report that was created by the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research and having Its full title as the Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research, Report of the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research.

And in line with this report, prisoners are entitled to special protection. The report expressed that there will be harmful consequences if they are unable to participate. It also state that Prisoners are unable to give proper and informed consent.