P3: Ethical Implications

Question 1

Socially-sensitive research meaning

Answer 1

Research w direct social consequences for the ppts. Implications may either directly affect the ppts or the group they represent

Question 2

The major BPS guidelines:

Answer 2

Respect
Competence
Responsibility
Integrity

Question 3

Ethical issues which arise as a result of breaching the BPS guidelines:

Answer 3

Privacy 
confidentiality 
Valid methodology
Deception
Ownership of data
Risk /benefit ratio

Question 4

Example of socially sensitive research:

Answer 4

Bowlby’s monotropic theory:
Following the critical period theory in first 2yrs. N maternal deprivation in these years could have severe emotional consequences. This lead to Britain not offering free childcare under 5.

Question 5

AO3: + researchers shouldn’t stay away from socially sensitive research

Answer 5

As such R can have major + impacts; challenging stereotypes. R.ers argue only by studying these areas the public will have a greater understanding of these areas.

Question 6

AO3: - SS R has ‘justified’ discriminatory practices

Answer 6

Has been used historically. In 1920 USA offered voluntary sterilisation for those who were ‘unfit to breed’. Inc mentally ill, disabled n drug addicts. Also encouraged low IQ Inds to undergo.

Question 7

AO3: + cost benefit analysis

Answer 7

When deciding whether projects could continueC/B analysis is used. B-contribution to our existing field of knowledge compared to C of breaching guidelines.