All of the Following Are True of Institutional Review Boards

question 37

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of institutional review boards (IRBs) in the United States EXCEPT:

• A)IRBs can be found in settings other than colleges and universities.
• B)IRBs are mandated by federal law.
• C)IRBs must have a psychologist as a member.
• D)IRBs must have at least five members.

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Definitions:

Intense

A term describing a high degree of strength, concentration, or seriousness of something like emotions, situations, or activities.

Emotions

Complex psychological states that involve three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response.

Lethargic

Describes a state of sluggishness, drowsiness, or lack of energy.

Negative Affect

A mood dimension that consists of emotions such as nervousness, stress, and anxiety at the high end and relaxation, tranquility, and poise at the low end.