Kendra serves on a committee whose job is to review proposed psychology studies. The committee refuses to approve one study because they feel the possible benefit from the research is too little given the potential risk to the participants. Kendra's committee is most accurately called an _________________.
A) ethics commission
B) inquisition
C) academic safety advisory committee
D) institutional review board

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An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee that is responsible for reviewing research studies involving human participants to ensure that ethical principles are followed and that the potential benefits of the research justify the risks. Kendra's committee is likely an IRB, as they are assessing the potential risks and benefits of a proposed psychology study.

Kendra Serves on a Committee Whose Job Is to Review