Ethical Implications of research studies and theory

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Created on: 29-09-17 10:03

Presumptive Consent

A similar group to the actual participants are asked if the research is acceptable. If the consensus of the group would give consent the researcher would "presume" the the original particpants would also be fine with the research.

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Prior General Consent

Ppts give consent to take part in a number of experiments, however they may not know the contents of all of the experiments, some of which may contain deceit.

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Retrospective Consent

This is when participants have already taken part in study without actually knowing. It is during the debrief that ppts are informed of the deception that has taken place.

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Social Sensitivity

Studies in which there are potential consequences or implications, either directly for the participants or for the class of individuals represented in the research.

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Implications

Wider effects of research should be carefully considered as some may give "scientific" credibility to prejudice/discrimination e.g racial basis of intelligence. However, implications of research may be difficult to predict.

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Conduct of research and treatment of particpants

Concerns of confidentiality e.g. if ppts share socially sensitive information, confidentiality should be maintained. E.g exploring sexual harassment amongst uni students. If some confesses to a crime, it may affect someone they know.

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The institutional context/public policy

What is research used for? What would happen if it was used for wrong purposes. Related to the idea that the findings may be adapted by the goverment for political ends or to shape public policy.

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Interpretation and application of findings/Validity

Findings that were presented and objective and value free in the past have turned out to be highly suspect and in some cases fraudulent. This leads to the misuse of of findings for ulterior motives. E.g IQ tests used to degrade people.

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Scarr(1988)

Researching minority groups increaes sensitivity ultimately reducing prejudice and increasing acceptance of individual differences.

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Social Benefits

EWT research has identified how unreliable the human race can be, consequently improving the criminal justice system and police interviewing technique.

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Rationale for Research

Must have justification/purpose for being carried out. Historical examples whereby social policy has benefitted or marketing companies have serious ethical implications and negative consequences for target population studied.

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Ppts give consent to take part in a number of experiments, however they may not know the contents of all of the experiments, some of which may contain deceit.

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This is when participants have already taken part in study without actually knowing. It is during the debrief that ppts are informed of the deception that has taken place.

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Studies in which there are potential consequences or implications, either directly for the participants or for the class of individuals represented in the research.

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