Ethical Implications Flashcards
1
Q
Name the ethical issues in psychology?
A
- Confidentiality
- Withdrawal
- Debriefing
- Deception
- Informed consent
2
Q
Why were ethical guidelines introduced?
A
To protect those involved in the research.
3
Q
What does it mean for something to be socially sensitive?
A
A study where there are potential implications, either directly for participants or for the class of individuals represented by the research.
4
Q
Why do psychologists undertake socially sensitive research?
A
Because the areas are still a significant part of psychology and society so therefore they should be studied the same way.
5
Q
AO3:
Eugenics policies.
A
The 1920’s America enacted the legalisation of compulsory sterilisation of the ‘feeble-minded’, (low IQ, drug addicts, alcoholics and mentally ill). Adopting the idea that they were ‘unfit’ to breed.
