Uplearn Socially sensitive research: AO1

Question 1

What are the 5 ethical issues listed by the British Psychological association?

Answer 1

• Informed consent.
• Deception.
• Right to withdraw.
• Protection from harm
• Confidentiality

Question 2

What is socially sensitive research?

Answer 2

When research is linked to a controversial social topic e.g poverty, sexuality, race or gender. Research risks harming groups in society or society as a whole or those involved in the research.