Most Ethics Committee (REC or IRB) Forms Consist, in Large

Most ethics committee (REC or IRB) forms consist, in large part, for making sure that potential risks are minimized and considered. The forms usually are less focused on potential positive impacts of the research. Why?

A) The committees assume the proposer is an expert on the topic and a better judge of potential impacts.
B) Potential positive impacts are not considered in the ethics committee responsibilities. The impact is graded when the research is submitted.
C) Potential positive impact cannot be measured.
D) All of these.

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