Which Answer Makes This Sentence a True Statement? "When Changes

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which answer makes this sentence a true statement? "When changes to a research study are need,…"

• A) IRB approval must first be obtained before any modifications are implemented.
• B) the IRB committee can be notified after the study is complete.
• C) All of these
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Representativeness Heuristic

The representativeness heuristic is a cognitive bias where people judge the probability of an event or the likelihood of an object belonging to a category by how much it resembles a typical case.

Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often used unconsciously.

Effortful Thinking

The cognitive processing that requires a deliberate, conscious effort to solve complex problems or to gain new insights.

Representativeness Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves judging the probability of an event by its similarity to a prototype or example.