Asked by Domonic Bennett on Jul 08, 2024

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The _____ establishes ethical guidelines for its members and the _____ evaluates the ethical nature of research conducted at their colleges and universities.

A) Institutional Review Board (IRB) /American Psychological Association (APA)
B) American Psychological Association (APA) /Institutional Review Board (IRB)
C) county government/state government
D) state government/county government

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

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

American Psychological Association (APA)

A leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, dedicated to advancing the creation, communication, and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve lives.

Ethical Guidelines

Set of principles designed to guide behavior and decision-making based on moral duties and virtues.

  • Understand the significance of ethical principles in ensuring the reliability and relevance of research in psychology.
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Morgan DownesJul 14, 2024
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B
Explanation :
The American Psychological Association (APA) establishes ethical guidelines for its members, including those related to research. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) evaluates the ethical nature of research conducted at their colleges and universities, ensuring that it complies with those guidelines. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Options C and D are incorrect as they refer to the wrong type of institution, while option A has the right institutions but in the wrong order.