Which of the Following Studies Would Most Likely Be Exempt

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies would most likely be exempt from IRB review?

• A) A study that involves taking blood samples
• B) A study that involves participation in a focus group to examine attitudes toward health insurance costs
• C) A study that examines weight loss among cancer patients
• D) A study that assesses physical fitness and obesity risk

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Definitions:

Cognitive Learning

A process of acquiring new knowledge and understanding through thought, experiences, and the senses.

Scientific Method

A systematic, logical approach used in scientific research to formulate, test, and validate hypotheses through experimentation and observation.

Attitude Formation

The process by which individuals develop their outlook and opinions towards objects, people, or events based on experience and information.

Behavioral Learning

A theory that explains how people learn new behaviors through conditioning, either by associating two stimuli or by rewards and punishments.