A space-time anomaly strands several early psychologists in the 21st century. With no way back, the psychologists attempt to continue their work in the present day. Watson proposes a 'Little Albert' study to a contemporary research ethics committee. Which of the following reflects the LEAST likely response of the committee?
A) "Congratulations! Your proposal has been approved! You may begin collecting data."
B) "The investigator fails to make adequate provision for the collection of informed consent from the infant's parent or guardian."
C) "No discussion of debriefing or potential follow-up is included."
D) "The committee is concerned that the risk to the participant may outweigh the scientific benefit of the proposed work."

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It is highly unlikely that a contemporary research ethics committee would approve a replication of the Little Albert study as it would involve unethical practices such as deliberately inducing fear in a child through conditioning without adequate measures for debriefing or potential follow-up. Additionally, obtaining informed consent from the infant's parent or guardian would also be a major concern. The risk to the participant would outweigh any scientific benefit from such a study. Therefore, option A is the least likely response.

A Space-Time Anomaly Strands Several Early Psychologists in the 21st