If a researcher was denied permission to conduct a study because participants might suffer harm,that decision would have been made by the

A) American Psychological Association.
B) Institutional Review Board.
C) National Science Foundation.
D) Association of Psychological Science.

Institutional Review Board

A committee that reviews and monitors research involving human participants to ensure ethical standards are met.

American Psychological Association

The leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, dedicated to promoting health, education, and human welfare.

National Science Foundation

An independent federal agency in the United States created to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense.