Do you think that the study you chose would be approved by an IRB today? Why do you think the study was allowed, or tolerated, at the time?

Case study

Review the story of Wendell Johnson, or more specifically, Mary Tudor’s study of children in an orphanage in Iowa. It’s called the Monster Study for a reason as you will see.

Associated Press. (2003, August 6). ‘Monster Study’ still stings. CBS. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/monster-study-still-stings/

Develop an analysis to present as your main idea.

Give background information and explain which of the General Principles and/or which of the Ethical Standards was violated in the study. Explain how you came to this conclusion, sharing why you believe it was violated.

Do you think that the study you chose would be approved by an IRB today? Why do you think the study was allowed, or tolerated, at the time?