What Is the Function of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the function of an institutional review board (IRB) ?

• A) to peer-review results from experiments and suggest appropriate replications
• B) to perform a meta-analysis on all studies about a given phenomenon
• C) to review proposals for research and decide whether they meet ethical guidelines
• D) to assess the psychological realism of proposed psychological research

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Definitions:

Self-regard

An individual's perception, understanding, and respect for themselves, contributing to their self-esteem and confidence.

Stress Tolerance

The ability of an organism or system to withstand and adapt to stress or adversity.

Flexibility

The quality of being able to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements.

Social Responsibility

A duty every individual or organization has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and the ecosystems.