A researcher wants to conduct a study conducting interviews with children who have been subjected to extreme levels of bullying to ask them about their experiences. Which of the following ethical considerations is not likely to be of concern?
A) Confidentiality
B) Active deception
C) Informed consent
D) Risk of harm

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Active deception (when a researcher actively misleads participants) is not likely to be a concern in a study interviewing children about their experiences with bullying. However, all the other ethical considerations listed, confidentiality, informed consent, and risk of harm, are important factors that need to be carefully considered and addressed in this type of study.

A Researcher Wants to Conduct a Study Conducting Interviews with Children