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Three Identical Strangers

Question 1

Short answer

Ethical research is guided by several core principles that were not followed in the study depicted in the film. Identify three of the ethical principles that were violated in the research. For each principle you choose, write a short paragraph (2-4 sentences) explaining what the principle means and how the researchers violated it in the film/research.

Question 2

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In a well-structured paragraph (5-7 sentences), analyze the long-term consequences and harm caused by this unethical research. Discuss the impact the study had on the triplets (Eddy, David, and Bobby) and their families. How did the secrecy and the discovery of the study affect their lives, relationships, and mental well-being?

Question 3

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Imagine you are a researcher who wants to study the influence of genetics and environment on development. Do you think a study involving twins or triplets adopted by different families could ever be conducted in a completely ethical way?

In a well-structured paragraph (5-7 sentences), explain your position.

  • If yes, what specific safeguards, rules, and procedures would you need to put in place to protect the participants and ensure the study is ethical?
  • If no, what specific ethical barriers are impossible to overcome in this type of research?

Question 4

Short answer

What are you still curious about? Identify 3-4 questions that the documentary left you with. What more would you like to know about the study, the families, the researchers, or the adoption agency?

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