Ethical Implication

Question 1

What are the 3 ethical concerns to keep in mind

Answer 1

1. Implications
2. Uses/public policy
3. Validity of research

Question 2

Describe implications

Answer 2

1. Findings credited as ‘scientific’

2. May give justification to discrimination such as IQ test

Question 3

Benefits of research into taboo topics

Answer 3

1. Studies of underrepresented groups and issues may promote greater sensitivity and understanding
2. Socially sensitive research such as EWT has benefited social

Question 4

Why must who gains be kept in mind

Answer 4

1. Things such as subliminal messaging used by marketing

2. Research can manipulate public behaviour