Greater Than Minimal Risk Research

According to federal research regulations, which of the following statements accurately describes 'exempt research'?

If a psychological study analyzing existing public data is classified as representing the lowest level of risk, it will still require regular, continuous review by an institutional review board after its initial approval.

Match each psychology research scenario to the specific category of Exempt Research it best illustrates according to federal regulations.

A psychology researcher is planning a study using standard, non-sensitive psychological measures to evaluate participant stress levels while ensuring complete confidentiality. Arrange the following regulatory milestones in the correct sequence to reflect the process for 'Exempt Research'.

According to federal regulations, what specific conditions must be met for a research study using standard psychological measures to qualify for 'Exempt Research' status?

To demonstrate your understanding of the scope and oversight of 'exempt' research in psychology, match each category or regulatory condition to the description that best defines its role in federal guidelines.

In federal research regulations, the ethical justification for designating a study as 'Exempt'—thereby removing the requirement for ongoing monitoring—is based on the evaluative conclusion that the research poses the _____ level of risk to participants.

Dr. Aris designs a study to evaluate a standard educational activity in his college course. According to federal guidelines, once this study receives initial approval, Dr. Aris is required to submit it for regular, continuous reviews by the Institutional Review Board.

A researcher is using standard, non-sensitive psychological measures to study personality traits. To determine if this study qualifies as exempt research and is thus exempt from ongoing IRB review after initial approval, the researcher must ensure the administration of these measures maintains _____.

A psychology researcher wants to conduct a study using existing public data. Order the regulatory milestones for this study from the initial assessment of risk to the final oversight status under federal regulations.

According to federal research regulations, what level of risk does exempt research represent, what are three specific examples of studies that qualify for this designation, and what is the status of such studies regarding ongoing IRB review after initial approval?

Explain why Dr. Vance's proposed study meets the federal criteria for exempt research, and clarify what her ongoing IRB review requirements will be once she obtains initial approval.

A developmental psychologist plans to conduct a study using existing public data from a government census. Apply federal regulations to identify the risk level of this study, and determine if it will require continuous IRB monitoring after its initial approval.