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Psychological knowledge is advanced through a process known as:
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2. Psychology Research
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Before it can be conducted, all psychological research is subject to review by which of the following bodies?
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An Institutional Review Board (IRB)
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The American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee
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The university's student government association
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Panel
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Understand that psychological research involving human participants must adhere to ethical standards to protect participants' rights and well-being.
Recognize that before conducting research, the study must be reviewed and approved by a specific body responsible for ensuring ethical compliance.
Identify the Institutional Review Board (IRB) as the official committee that reviews research proposals to ensure they meet ethical guidelines and protect participants.
Note that while organizations like the American Psychological Association (APA) provide ethical guidelines, they do not conduct the formal review of individual research studies.
Conclude that the correct body responsible for reviewing psychological research before it is conducted is the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
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