Adverse Event An adverse event is an unexpected and negative effect of some part of a study on a participant, e.g. unexpected physical or psychological pain)
CIHR Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Libel A false publication, as in writing, print, signs, or pictures, that damages a person's reputation and/or the act of presenting such material to the public.
PTSD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
REB Research Ethics Board
Slander Oral communication of false statements injurious to a person's reputation. e.g. a false and malicious statement or report about someone.
TCPS Tri-Council Policy Statement
Unit REB A research ethics board for a specific department (e.g. Faculty of Education)
WAIS Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
WISC Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children