If a student is enrolled in a psychology class, then it is unnecessary to obtain an informed consent from the person if he or she is taking part in an experiment that is a requirement of the class.

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Even if the person is a student in a psychology class, informed consent is still necessary for any experiment they may take part in. This is because they are still a human subject and have the right to understand the nature of the experiment and to provide voluntary consent to participate.

If a Student Is Enrolled in a Psychology Class, Then