socially sensitive research

Question 1

how does baron cohens study create stigma

Answer 1

showed people with autism cannot predict others mental states this could create stigma

Question 2

how does milgrams study create harm

Answer 2

the p’s showed clear signs of distress in the study such as seizures, trembling and digging their nails into their own skin and the though that they couldve caused major harm psyhcology

Question 3

how did Goulds study create political consequences

Answer 3

used to promote eugenics arguments against immigration from certain countries. This led to the 1924 immigration restrictions act in the US

Question 4

how does levines study create stigma

Answer 4

showed that helping rates varied by setting (city) This could create stigma for some countries being seen as uncaring

Question 5

how does Goulds study create stigma

Answer 5

showed that yerkes flawed tests suggested the different races have different IQs. Leading to stereotypeing of certain races being less intelligent

Question 6

how does banduras study create political consequences

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children imitate aggressive behaviours from models. This led to the water shed where certain behvaiours are banned on tv before 9pm

Question 7

one reason against socially sensitive research

Answer 7

raisies percieved differences between people can lead to political consequences. This is a problem as it could lead to legislation that has negative consequences for certain groups in society

Question 8

another reason against socially sensitive research

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can lead to stigma against people who display characteristics that are identified as socially undesirable. This is a problem as individuals who dispay characteristics may be discriminated against when applying for jobs

Question 9

one reason in favour for socially sensitive research

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raises awareness of why there are differences between groups. This is a strength because it can help positivelty challenge prejudice and discrimination towards groups

Question 10

another reason in favour for socially sensitve research

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often provides insight into the experience of minority group. This is a strength as it means interventions can be put into place to improve these experiences