If There Is Minimal or No Risk to Participants, the IRB

question 15

Multiple Choice

If there is minimal or no risk to participants, the IRB will

• A)not have to consider the case
• B)typically complete a formal review (just to be sure)
• C)typically complete an expedited review
• D)always approve the research

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Definitions:

American Psychologists

Professionals based in the United States specializing in the study of cognitive, emotional, and social processes and behavior by observing, interpreting, and recording how individuals relate to one another and their environments.

John B. Watson

An American psychologist who is considered one of the founders of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behaviors over internal states.

Introspective Study

A research approach focusing on the examination of one's own thoughts and feelings.

Unscientific Method

Refers to approaches or methods that do not follow the rigorous standards of scientific investigation, often lacking empirical evidence.