Problem:
In his article Eliminating the daily life risks standard from the definition of minimal risk D B Resnik, Resnik makes the argument that minimal risk should be defined as simply "the probability and magnitude of the harm or discomfort anticipated in research are not greater than those encountered during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests". Thus, he would do away with the "daily life" risk definition of minimal risk. 1) Would Resnik's proposed definition of minimal risk to "the risks associated with routine physical and psychological exams" make that standard difficult to apply to the risk of social science research that involves interviews, medical record research, and studies of social behavior, where the risks were less likely to involve injury or anxiety and more likely to involve threats to reputation, employability, and social and legal standing?