issues and debate

Question 1

universality

Answer 1

the conclusions is draws can be applied to everyone, anywhere, regardless of time, culture or gender

Question 2

gender bias

Answer 2

when psychological research may offer a view that does not justifiably represent the experience of men or women

Question 3

alpha bias

Answer 3

when there is a misrepresentation of behaviour because researchers overestimate the differences between the genders

Question 4

example of alpha bias?

Answer 4

• sociobiological theory of relationship formation

- in a males’ interest to impregnate as many different women as possible

Question 5

beta bias

Answer 5

when there is a misrepresentation of behaviour because researchers underestimate gender differences
(one gender not included in study)

Question 6

example of beta bias

Answer 6

• fight-or-flight response, research focused on male animals and was assumed that there would be a universal response
• women actually tend and befriend

Question 7

comsequence of beta bias?

Answer 7

androcentrism

Question 8

androcentrism

Answer 8

male way is the right way

Question 9

discussion of gender bias (+)

Answer 9

+males more likely to have research published (institutional sexism)
+research provides scientific justificarion for denying women opportunities
+based on essentialist perspective: not the case. little psychological differences when goth men and women work and share childcare