Ethical Implications of Research & Theory
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- Ethical Implications of Research & Theory
- Why do researchers use ethical guidelines?
- To protect the safety and dignity of their participants
- However, the ways the results are used is not in their control
- To protect the safety and dignity of their participants
- Why does deciding what to research have ethical implications?
- As it might affect groups of people
- Some areas of research might be socially sensitive
- E.g. race, sexuality, criminality and gender
- According to Seiber & Stanley (1988), in socially sensitive areas, what should be considered?
- If the results of their research could give backing to prejudices and discrimination
- They way the results of their research could be used and if the research is valid and free of bias
- What happens to findings obtained from the research?
- Knowledge isn't neutral, it can be used to enhance/worsen
- Once released in the public domain the use of the research isn't under the control of the researcher
- This is something that must be considered by researchers
- Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Hypthesis
- It supported that the role of women is to care for children
- It helped children by improving care received in instituion
- The formation/maintenance of attachment is important
- Children are placed w/ carers where 1 to 1 care's likely
- Operant Conditioning
- It is used to train dogs for the blind
- It is used to train dogs for the military to deliver explosive as anti-tanks weapons
- What has Eyewitness Testimony Research Led To?
- New interrogation techniques which should decrease the number of wrongful convictions
- Why should psychology look into socially sensitive research?
- It could be very beneficial to society and particularly to some disadvantaged groups
- Before carrying out socially sensitive research a psychologist should be aware of:
- The implications of investigating certain topics
- The impossible use that could be made of the findings
- The influence psychologists have in society and public policy
- The validity of their findings
- When reporting findings what should psychologists do?
- Should be honest about their biases
- They should make sure to highlight the limiations
- Their work should be peer reviewed to ensure no fraudulent practice has taken place
- Why do researchers use ethical guidelines?
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