DEBATES IN PSYCHOLOGY

Question 1

What are the six ethical guidelines?

Answer 1

Consent, Withdrawal, Deception, Protection from harm, Confidentiality, Debriefing

Question 2

What is the additional point that applies?

Answer 2

Observational research- participants should only be observed in places where they could reasonably expect to be observed.

Question 3

Broader ethical principles?

Answer 3

Respect, Competence, Responsibility, Integrity

Question 4

Benefits of the research being ethical?

Answer 4

It makes replication of the study possible. It avoids participants leaving the study in a worse state than they entered it.

Question 5

Drawbacks of the research being ethical?

Answer 5

Sampling bias can be a problem if participants are able to withdraw, It can reduce the reliability of the study if participants know the aim

Question 6

What is the situational explanation?

Answer 6

Suggests that behaviour is best explained by reference to the situation or circumstances a person is in (external factors)

Question 7

What is the individual explanation?

Answer 7

Suggests that behaviour is best explained as arising from a person’s own personality or characteristics (internal factors)

Question 8

Which study can be linked to the individual/situational debate best?

Answer 8

Milgram.