Which of the following is a disadvantage of an institutional review board (IRB)?
A. It fails to protect psychologists from liabilities in case participants suffer harm during research.
B. IRB review adds to the costs of doing research and leads to delay in conducting research.
C. IRB review fails to determine if the benefits of a research outweigh the potential risks to participants.
D. It discourages communication between researchers and its members, thereby reducing collaboration during research.
Answer: B
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