An Institutional Review Board Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

An institutional review board is:

• A) An independent committee that reviews proposed human subjects research to be sure it will be carried out in ethical ways
• B) A university committee that reviews research
• C) A global group that sets guidelines for human subject research
• D) None of these are correct

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Definitions:

Intimacy

The sense of closeness and attachment resulting from a deep understanding and mutual affection between individuals, often developed through sharing personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

Emotionally Close Relationships

Bonds between individuals characterized by deep affection, trust, mutual support, and strong emotional connections.

Pubertal Development

The physical changes during adolescence that lead to sexual maturity, including growth spurts and development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Hormones

Chemical messengers that are manufactured by the endocrine glands, travel through the bloodstream, and affect other tissues.