Ethical implications of studies and theory

Question 1

Ethical implications

Answer 1

Consequence of any research on individual participants all the way certain groups of people are regarded

Question 2

Social sensitivity

Answer 2

Sieber and Stanley-studies in which there are potential consequences or implications either directly for participant or for class of individuals represented by the research

Question 3

What is it?

Answer 3

Issues arise due to conflict between psychology’s need gain valid research findings whilst preserving rights of participants
Ethical guidelines created to protect participants and guide researcher

Question 4

Ethical implications and social sensitivity

Answer 4

Consequences
Research on LTM won’t have consequences ; studies on depression Will as it reveals personal info
May affect social policy and treatment methods

Question 5

Implications for the research process

Answer 5

All psychological research has potential consequences-all stages must consider social sensitivity
Also when handling findings

Question 6

Research question

Answer 6

Sieber and Stanley -phrasing and investigation of research questions may influence the findings
Kitzinger and Coyle- relationship research forms heterosexual bias. Homo compared to hetero

Question 7

Dealing with participants

Answer 7

Informed consent, confidentiality, psychological harm
Maybe distressing to describe experiences
May give their informed consent but not fully understand effects of research

Question 8

The way findings are used

Answer 8

Should consider in advance-may impact what data they collect
Scientific credence to existing prejudice
Sensitive info is what media interested in and will publicise

Question 9

Strengths of socially sensitive research

Answer 9

Can have benefits to the group
Homosexuality was a sociopathic personality disorder - removed in 1948
Kinsey-anonymous interviews with over 5000 men about their sexual behaviour- homo=normal
Shows importance of tackling sensitive topics

Question 10

Strength of socially sensitive research

Answer 10

Policy makers rely on socially sensitive research-prefer to base policies on research
Collect analyse and statistic using psychological research
Must provide high-quality research on social topics

Question 11

Limitations of socially sensitive research

Answer 11

Consequences for the group involved
Criminal gene- should they be convicted on the basis of this gene or should they be excused
Needs careful consideration of outcomes and consequences

Question 12

Limitations of socially sensitive research

Answer 12

Poor research= incorrect findings
Burt- 11+ exam determines which school they go to. Impact for later opportunities. A lot of false
Research on social sensitive topics should be conducted carefully