Evaluate whether research involving children can be conducted with sufficient ethical considerations. (8) Flashcards
Children are unable to give informed consent themselves.
Ainsworth’s strange situation (1969) study was deemed unethical due to the distress caused to the children on separation from their parent although short term
Children are unable to?
give informed consent themselves
why was Ainsworth’s strange situation (1969) deemed unethical?
due to the distress caused to the children on separation from their parent although short term
The BPS guidelines specify that participants should not be distressed or harmed.
Ainsworth (1969) had full parental consent and the mothers could stop the study if they felt the children were distressed
What does the BPS guidlines specify?
that ppts should not be distressed or harmed.
Ainsworth (1969)
had full parental consent and the mothers could stop the study if they felt the children were distressed.
Children’s participation in research should consider the UNCRC (United Nations Conventions on the rights of the child).
Watson and Rayner (1920) caused distress for Little Albert during their research on conditioning his fear response
What should the childrens partcipation in research consider?
the UNCRC
Watson and Rayner (1920)
caused distress to Little Albert during their research on conditioning his fear response
Researchers must make sure they are competent enough to deal with any issues that arise with children.
In Curtiss (1977) the researchers believed that they were improving the quality of life of Genie and making her situation better.
What should researchers make sure ?
they are competent enough to deal with any issues that arise with children
Curtiss (1977)
the researchers believed that they were improving the quality of life of Genie and making her situation better.
