A student conducted a research project in which fake smoke entered the waiting area used by participants.This procedure was used to create a stressful situation and the student then tested participants' performance on complex reasoning tasks.One student waiting in a wheelchair experienced a panic attack when the smoke appeared.After this incident,the IRB stopped the research.This example demonstrates that

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The incident of the student experiencing a panic attack highlights the importance of considering the characteristics of individuals when determining risk in research. The fact that the individual was in a wheelchair suggests that they may have had pre-existing conditions that made them more vulnerable to the stressful situation created by the fake smoke. IRBs are responsible for protecting the welfare of research participants, and in this case, stopping the research was necessary to prevent further harm. The other options presented are not relevant or accurate in this scenario.

A Student Conducted a Research Project in Which Fake Smoke