A psychologist at a university has designed an experiment in which subjects will interact one-on-one with Thomas. Thomas will identify himself as a fellow subject but he is actually a member of the psychologist's research team. The psychologist has told the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB) that the experiment cannot be run successfully without this deception. The IRB is likely to decide that the experiment may proceed only if
A) it is redesigned so that Thomas identifies his actual role at the outset.
B) Thomas's role is revealed immediately after subjects complete their participation.
C) the individual administering the study informs the subjects that they will be deceived in some way.
D) it is clear that the subjects would not tell Thomas anything they would not tell a researcher

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The IRB may decide that the experiment may proceed only if the deception is revealed immediately after the subjects complete their participation. This will allow them to provide informed consent and prevent any harm that may arise from the deception. However, it is important to note that the IRB may still require additional measures to ensure the ethical conduct of the experiment.

A Psychologist at a University Has Designed an Experiment in Which