To promote adequate review of ethical issues, the regulations require that IRBs include ______.

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The regulations require that IRBs include at least five members, with at least one nonscientist and one from outside the institution, to promote diverse and thorough review of ethical issues. Option A is incorrect because having all members from the researcher's institution may lead to biased decision-making. Option C is incorrect because having only three members may not provide enough diversity of perspectives. Option D is incorrect because having members with similar backgrounds as the researcher could lead to groupthink and biased decision-making.

To Promote Adequate Review of Ethical Issues, the Regulations Require