The Process of FDA Approval Has Come Under Some Criticism

question 12

True/False

The process of FDA approval has come under some criticism in recent years, as concerns over the costs and length of time for obtaining approval of prescription drugs have increased.

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Definitions:

Group Polarization

The phenomenon where the attitude of a group towards a particular issue becomes more extreme than the initial inclination of its members following group discussions.

Deindividuation

A concept in social psychology that describes the loss of self-awareness in groups, which can lead to disinhibited and impulsive behavior.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, often performing better on simpler or well-practiced tasks.

Implicit Attitudes

Implicit attitudes are unconscious beliefs or feelings towards objects, people, or situations.