ethical implications Flashcards
What do psychologists aim to find through their research
Explanations of behaviour in the real-world
Why can psychology research findings be controversial?
They often focus on abnormal behaviour and have real-world impacts
The sensitive nature of the findings can lead to societal debate.
What term did Sieber & Stanley (1988) coin related to ethical considerations in research?
Socially sensitive research
This term emphasizes the importance of considering ethical implications in research
ethical implications
Consequences affecting the rights of participants and/or the wider population
Ethical implications can arise from issues encountered during the research process.
Define socially sensitive research
Research with social implications or consequences
This can relate to the findings, methods, or population studied.
What type of implications do researchers focus on in socially sensitive research
Negative implications
While implications can be positive, the focus is predominantly on the negative aspects
an example of ethical implications
Zimbardo’s study did not allow participants to withdraw promptly, leading to mental breakdowns
This highlights how ethical issues can affect participants long-term.
ethical implications that arise from pharmaceutical company-funded drug testing
Potential bias in reporting findings due to personal interest
The company may prioritize profit over ethical reporting
What does Bowlby’s monotropic theory suggest about children and their mothers
Children need uninterrupted maternal presence during the critical period
This theory affects societal views on working mothers and their emotional well-being.
What ethical implications were associated with Milgram’s study
Research topic related to the Holocaust and ethical issues during the study
The potential long-term impact on participants raised ethical concerns
What controversial aspects were present in Zimbardo’s study
Prison environment design and ethical issues like hunger strikes and breakdowns
These issues had long-term impacts on participants.
What implication did Bowlby’s 44 thieves study suggest about criminality
Criminality is caused by a lack of attachment
This exposed child participants as criminals, detailing their life histories.
