The Main Purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Is

question 2

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to…

• A) see that clients who breach practice ethics are sanctioned
• B) review the license applications for independent social work practitioners
• C) design and revise ethical codes of conduct for practitioners
• D) review applications of researchers to see that client's rights are protected

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The capabilities, understanding, and expertise held by a person or group, considered in light of their worth or expense to a company or nation.

Wage Disparity

The difference in earnings between two or more groups within a workforce, often based on gender, race, occupation, or education level, that can lead to inequality.

Median Earnings

The middle value of earnings in a given distribution, with an equal number of persons earning more and less than this value.

Efficiency-wage Model

A theory suggesting that higher wages can lead to increased productivity by attracting better workers and motivating them to work harder.