Public behavior (e.g., acting a certain way while shopping) is more likely to be protected by the IRB than private behavior (e.g., reading a book in your bedroom).

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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) typically requires review and approval for research involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards are met. Public behavior is generally considered less private and may require less stringent IRB protections compared to private behavior, which is more likely to raise privacy and confidentiality concerns.

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