What is the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
A. To oversee research and insure its quality
B. To make sure the scientific method is adhered to
C. To ensure research meets ethical standards
D. To encourage university researchers to apply for grants
Answer: C
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b. They form episodic memories but forget them within a year or so. c. They form episodic memories but most of those memories are incorrect. d. They seldom if ever form episodic memories.
The __________ nervous system transmits messages about sight, sound, smell, taste, and tactile information
a. sympathetic c. autonomic b. central d. somatic
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a. In many cultures, women have less power and wealth, so they choose a mate who can provide that for them. b. Men prefer a certain "look" in a mate because the culture has taught them what to prefer. c. Women are more selective when choosing a mate because they are "pursued" rather than being the "pursuer." d. Men prefer more attractive mates because having a good-looking mate confers status within the social group.
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a. improved perception b. impaired sensation c. depression d. death