Module 07 Discussion - Brain Games Brain games continue to increase in popularity, especially mobile applications. You may have seen the advertisements for these apps, or perhaps you may have even tried them yourself. There are dozens of different companies claiming that their mobile applications can improve your brain’s function. Do these brain games work? Can games on your mobile device actually improve mental acuity or prevent memory loss? What does the research say about these types of games and activities? Are there better techniques, methods, or even dietary supplements that could assist with improving brain function and memory? Are brain function and memory determined by genetics or can they be influenced by our environment and experiences?

Aresearcher conducting behavioral research collects individually identifiable sensitive information about illicit drug use and other illegal behaviors by surveying college students. one of the subjects is in an automobile accident two weeks after participating in the research study. is this an example of an unanticipated problem that requires reporting to the irb? yes, this must be reported because it was not listed as a risk of study participation in the consent form (was unexpected) and the subject experienced harm.yes, this must be reported because it involved a subject in a research study and it’s up to the irb to determine if it was related to participation.no, this does not need to be reported because it was assessed by the researcher as unrelated to the research study.no, this does not need to be reported to the irb since the researcher reported it to the sponsor of the study.

The primary purpose of a certificate of confidentiality is to: allow law enforcement to investigate abuse cases.protect researchers from disclosing conflicts of interest.prevent subjects from knowing the purpose of a study.protect identifiable research information from compelled disclosure.

The platt amendment of 1901 forbade cuba from entering into any treaties that would allow undue foreign involvement in cuban affairs. this law was passed after the spanish-american war to make sure that european nations weren’t going to get involved with cuba. 1, why might the platt amendment be considered ironic? 2, what reasons would the united states have for not wanting european influence in cuba?