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:

Designated Authority

An individual or entity officially given the power or responsibility to make decisions.

Referent Power

A form of influence that stems from being admired and respected, rather than holding formal authority.

Group Influences

The effects or impacts that a group may have on the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of its members.

Internalized Value

An internalized value is a belief, standard, or principle that an individual adopts as their own guiding behavior or decision-making process.