Which study below would be a considered a Category I study by the IRB?
A) A study involving observations of behavior in a public place
B) A study in which participants will work on a very low-risk task in a lab
C) A study in which children will be exposed to violent television shows
D) A study in which an experimental drug will be given to adults

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A study involving observations of behavior in a public place is considered a Category I study by the IRB because it involves minimal to no risk to participants and does not involve sensitive or private information, making it exempt from extensive review.

Which Study Below Would Be a Considered a Category I