IRB's Have Been Criticized by Some Researchers in Psychology

question 57

Multiple Choice

IRB's have been criticized by some researchers in psychology. Which of the following is an often-heard and serious criticism?

• A)there is no appeal process to protect researchers from overzealous IRB's
• B)IRB procedures slow down the research process
• C)because psychologists have always had a keen sensitivity to ethical issues, IRB's are not really needed
• D)IRB's should be made up of research scientists only-nonscientists just don't get it

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