AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An institutional review board (IRB), also known as an independent ethics committee (IEC), ethical review board (ERB), or research ethics board (REB), is a committee that applies research ethics by reviewing the methods proposed for research to ensure that they are ethical.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under FDA regulations, an Institutional Review Board is group that has been formally designated to review and monitor biomedical research involving human subjects. In accordance with FDA regulations, an IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in (to secure approval), or disapprove research.

Detailed explanation-3: -The IRB is a university committee that performs ethical review of proposed research involving human subjects and monitors continuing research. The IRB is also responsible for providing training on the protection of human subjects in research.

Detailed explanation-4: -On July 12, 1974, the National Research Act established the existence of IRBs to review biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Institutional Review Boards (IRB), or Institutional Ethics Committees (IEC), represent American configurations designed to evaluate the ethical aspects of research involving human subjects. Other countries have similar organizations, termed Research Ethic Committees or Ethical Review Boards.