Which of the Following, by Law, Is a Required Characteristic

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, by law, is a required characteristic of Institutional Review Board (IRB) membership composition?

• A) a minimum of seven members
• B) both qualitative and quantitative researchers
• C) gender diversity
• D) cultural diversity

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior, which can be chronic or occasional, and significantly impacts day-to-day living.

Brain Pathology

The study and diagnosis of disease and abnormalities within the brain, impacting its structure and function.

Psychological Abnormality

It refers to patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that deviate significantly from cultural norms and expectations, causing distress or impairment in personal, social, or occupational function.

Personal Distress

A psychological state of emotional suffering or discomfort that is personal and subjective in nature.