Teenagers signed up to be subjects in a psychology experiment. When they arrive, they are told that interviews are running
late, and they are left waiting outside. The experimenters have placed a sign next to the entry door that says, "Do not open
the door under any circumstances." Some subjects are outside alone and others are in pairs; these are the treatments being
compared. Will the subject open the door? The teenagers agreed to take part in an unspecified experiment, and the true
nature of the experiment is explained to them afterward.
Does this meet the requirement of informed consent? Explain. (5 points)
No, because they had to wait for the interviews
No, because they did not know the nature of the experiment before participating
Yes, because they agreed to participate in an experiment
Yes, because they are not forced to open the door
Unable to determine whether subjects consented to experiment