A study was submitted to the IRB designed to evaluate the effect of background noise on an individual’s ability to concentrate a
nd answer questions. The IRB approved the study and consent form. The consent form includes all the required information. The use of a consent form is an example of the Belmont principle of:
Belmont principles are guidelines that promote the protection and use of ethics with scientific research volunteers. In other words, these principles stipulate that researchers, when establishing research that needs the participation of human beings, treat them with ethical principles that promote their protection and safety, avoiding abuse and physical and psychological problems.
These principles are: Respect for people, Beneficence and Justice.
The principle Respect for people is what promotes the obligation of researchers to use the consent form, which must be signed by the volunteers claiming that they accept to participate in the research. In addition, this principle guarantees that volunteers will not be deceived and will be treated with courtesy and respect.
