Issues and debates - ethical implications

Question 1

What is an ethical implication

Answer 1

Impact that psychological research may have on:
1. The rights of those participating
2. Impact on wider society, public policy and perception of social groups

Question 2

What 4 aspects of the research process were identified to lead to social consequences (Sieber and Stanley)

Answer 2

1. The research question
2. Conduct of research and treatment of pts
3. The institutional context
4. Interpretation and application of findings

Question 3

What does the research question refer to

Answer 3

Asking certain questions may lead to prejudice being credible towards certain social groups

Question 4

What does the conduct of research and treatment of pts refer to