When a Drug Is Submitted to the FDA for Approval

question 32

Multiple Choice

When a drug is submitted to the FDA for approval, the agency forms a panel to review the potential effects of the drug. This is an example of a bureaucratic agency engaging in the act of

• A) efficiency.
• B) oversight.
• C) appropriation.
• D) policy making.
• E) transparency.

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Definitions:

Competitive

Having a strong desire to be more successful than others, often characterized by striving for achievement in situations of comparison or contest.

Learned Helplessness

A psychological condition in which an individual learns to believe they have no control over their situation, often leading to passivity and depression.

Coping Mechanism

A Coping Mechanism is a psychological strategy that individuals use to manage stress, cope with difficult situations, or regulate emotions.

Giving Up

The act of stopping an attempt or effort to achieve something, often due to the perceived difficulty or resistance faced.