Which of the Following Comes Closest to the Purpose of an Institutional

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following comes closest to the purpose of an institutional review board?

• A) to determine if adequate safeguards for general welfare of subjects is in place
• B) to determine if the proposed research is worthy of study
• C) to turn violators of ethical principles over to the police
• D) to make it difficult for any social science research to be completed

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Definitions:

Suppression

Consciously or unconsciously avoiding or holding back thoughts and feelings perceived as unacceptable.

Nonconscious Process

Mental processes that occur outside of human awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without conscious recognition.

Unconscious Process

Cognitive processes that occur without conscious perception, impacting emotions, thoughts, and actions.

Theta Waves

Brainwave patterns associated with deep relaxation, meditation, and the first stages of sleep.