DrKatawa Just Learned That His Research Proposal Did Not Get

question 14

Multiple Choice

Dr.Katawa just learned that his research proposal did not get approval by the ethics review board.He wanted to study the effects of a new relaxation technique on risk-taking behaviour,and he proposed to tell the participants all the details of the study at the outset.Furthermore,he was going to compensate each participant with $1000 for only one hour of their time.What reason do you think the ethics review board rejected Dr.Katawa's proposal?

• A) The compensation was too high.
• B) It wasn't voluntary.
• C) She needed to do an animal study first.
• D) There is no such thing as a new memory strategy.

Understand the role and implications of pharmacogenetics in the prescription of psychotropic medications.

Appreciate the effectiveness and side effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) compared to other antidepressants.

Grasp the principles and applications of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating major depressive disorder.

Understand the impact of psychotherapy on brain activity and its effectiveness in treating depression.

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Carbon Atom

The fundamental chemical element with symbol C, essential to all known life forms and the basis of organic chemistry.

Carboxyl Group

A weakly acidic functional group; abbreviated —COOH.

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Referring to molecules that do not carry an electric charge due to loss or gain of electrons, affecting their solubility and reactivity.