Which of the Following Statements About IRBs Is True

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about IRBs is true?

• A) Only higher educational institutions that host research need to have IRBs.
• B) The IRB monitors research conducted by psychologists only.
• C) IRBs often include members from the local community.
• D) An IRB can make recommendations, but ultimately the researcher decides whether a given study can be performed.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenic Disorders

A collection of serious psychological conditions marked by disturbed thinking, sensing, and feelings, which result in a disconnect from actuality.

Thought

The process of using one’s mind to consider or reason about something, reflecting cognitive activities such as reasoning, remembering, imagining, and planning.

Perception

The process by which sensory information is organized and interpreted by the brain to make sense of its environment.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain involved in regulating mood, motivation, pleasure, and reward.