Evaluation: Ethical implications of research studies & theory

Question 1

Name the 1st evaluation point of Ethical implications of research studies & theory

Answer 1

May disadvantage marginalised groups

• Groups in society have suffered from being excluded/misinterpreted from research
• Understandings of human behaviour has been lessened by misinterpretations
  e.g groups like the disabled, elderly, minority cultures

therefore our understanding of human behaviour has been unnecessarily restricted

Question 2

Name the 2nd evaluation point of Ethical implications of research studies & theory

Answer 2

The inadequacy of current ethical guidelines

• Research may inflict harm on group of people in society
• guidelines may not deal with all possible ways that may inflict harm on a group of people in society

suggests considerations outlined have not yet permeated into professional practice

Question 3

Name the 3rd evaluation point of Ethical implications of research studies & theory

Answer 3

Just avoid socially sensitive research

• Findings of research may have negative consequences for participants
• socially sensitive research is not a responsible approach to science

therefore psychologists have a duty to conduct such research