Greta, a PhD student in psychology, is preparing her thesis proposal. The institutional ethics committee at her university will approve her research if:

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The institutional ethics committee will approve research if the scientific benefit of the research outweighs the risk to the participants. This means that the potential benefit of Greta's research must be greater than any potential harm or discomfort to the participants. Options A and D are not sufficient criteria for approval, as scientific benefit and informed consent are only part of the ethical considerations in research. Option B is too strict, as some research may involve minimal risk or discomfort for participants but still be ethical.

Greta, a PhD Student in Psychology, Is Preparing Her Thesis