I and D: gender bias Flashcards
What is gender bias in psychological research?
A view that does not justifiably represent the experience and behaviour of men or women, usually women.
Gender bias can lead to skewed findings that do not reflect the true nature of gender differences.
What does universality refer to?
Any characteristic that is capable of being applied to all, despite differences of experience and upbringing
Universality is important in research to ensure findings are applicable across diverse groups.
What threatens the universality of findings?
Gender bias and culture bias
These biases can skew research outcomes and interpretations.
What is the difference between sex and gender?
Sex refers to biological differences; gender refers to behavioral, cultural, and psychological characteristics
Understanding this distinction is crucial in discussions about identity and social roles.
True or False: Sex and gender are synonymous.
False
Sex is biological; gender is a social construct
Define beta bias in psychology.
Theories that ignore or minimize differences between sexes, leading to misrepresentation of behaviour.
it often occurs when female participants are not included in research
What is a consequence of beta bias?
Misrepresentation of behaviour.
occurs when research findings are assumed to apply equally to both men and women
Fill in the blank: Theories that ignore or minimize differences between sexes are referred to as _______.
[beta bias]
What is a consequence of beta bias?
Androcentrism
It leads to male behavior being seen as the standard.
What often leads to beta bias in psychological research?
Exclusion of female participants from the research process.
What is Androcentrism?
A consequence of beta bias where male behavior and masculine traits are considered the norm, making deviations by women appear abnormal.
What is Alpha bias?
Research that exaggerates the differences between the sexes, presenting them as fixed and inevitable.
differences often devalue females in relation to their male counterparts
True or False: Alpha bias leads to a more favorable view of female behavior.
False
Fill in the blank: Alpha bias is research that exaggerates the differences between the _______.
[sexes]
How does Alpha bias affect the perception of female behavior?
It devalues females in relation to their male counterparts.
This misrepresentation can contribute to societal stereotypes
examples of alpha bias irl
attachment: bowlby suggests mothers need to stay home or it reduces their child’s development
AO3: ignores individual differences
assumes similarity within genders and ignores how men and women are all different
leads to inaccurate generalisations
AO3: implication of gender bias
creates misleading assumptions about female behaviour
creates scientific justifications to deny women opportunities in society
AO3: overcoming gender bias
Worrell and Remer (1992)
women should be studied in meaningful real-life situations
diversity within groups of women should be examined
use collaborative methods to get qualitative and quantitative data
this will be less gender-biased than lab experiments
