Anthony is evaluating an IRB protocol that details a social psychology study on conformity. The researcher would like to conduct his work in the county jail. A review of the IRB protocol reveals that the researcher anticipates providing compensation to the sheriff, rather than to the inmates who would be the participants. However, the inmates would be participating voluntarily. For which of the following principles would this protocol be most concerning?
A) justice
B) beneficence
C) respect for persons
D) equity

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The principle of justice is most concerning in this scenario because it deals with fairness in the distribution of benefits and burdens of research. Compensating the sheriff instead of the inmates, who are the actual participants, raises concerns about the equitable treatment of participants and the fair distribution of benefits derived from participating in the research.

Anthony Is Evaluating an IRB Protocol That Details a Social