Experiments

Question 1

What was Rosenhans experiment

Answer 1

‘pseudopatient’ experiment
. Researchers were admitted into 12 hospitals in California saying they were hearing voices
. Once in acted normal but still treated as if they were ill
. Suggests label made staff act differently not the label itself

Question 2

Mayos’ experiment

Answer 2

Began research into factors affecting productivity at Western Electric companies Hawthorne Plant
Volunteers knew it was an experiment so productivity improved when he improved and worsened conditions

Question 3

Durkheims Study

Answer 3

Hypothesis = low levels of integration from a social group is what caused high rates of suicide
Predicted = protestants rates would be higher than catholics
Compared suicide rates of catholics and protestants who were similar in all other aspects

Question 3

Harvey and Stalin

Answer 3

. Examined whether teachers had preconceived ideas about pupils of different social classes
. Teachers based their decisions on teachers on pupils they had already taught - WC rated less favourably
. Indicates teachers label pupils and use these to pre-judge potential

Question 4

Charkin et al

Answer 4

. Sample of 48 uni students who each taught a lesson to 10 year old boy
. Found those in high expectancy group made more eye contact, gave more encouraging body language than low expectancy group

Question 5

Mason

Answer 5

. Looked at whether negative or positive expectations had the greatest effect
. Found negative reports had a much greater impact than the positive ones on teacher expectations