Dr. Levi wants to conduct a study on altruism. His study involves having actors pretend to suddenly faint in a laboratory and observing if the participants who are bystanders will offer assistance. In this study, the ethical concern Dr. Levi should keep in mind relates to:

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The ethical concern in this study is deception because participants are misled about the true nature of the experiment (believing someone has actually fainted), which can affect their consent to participate under true circumstances.

Dr Levi Wants to Conduct a Study on Altruism