Ethical implications and social sensitivity

• What does the family dysfunction explanation of schizophrenia suggest?

  It relates to peers and parents' influence
• What is psychic determinism?

  Behavior is determined by unconscious processes
• What does hard determinism imply about free will?

  We have no free will
• How does soft determinism differ from hard determinism?

  It allows for some choice in behavior
• What are the ethical implications of research?

  • Effects of published research on the public
  • Changes in attitudes leading to prejudice
  • Example: Discrimination against mothers and fathers
• What does social sensitivity refer to in research?

  Controversy surrounding published research findings
• What did Sieber and Stanley suggest to reduce social sensitivity?

  Data should be treated confidentially
• Why should researchers ensure findings don't negatively affect participants?

  To avoid harm to the studied group
• How can funding by a group affect research outcomes?

  It may lead to biased interpretations
• What is a limitation of deterministic explanations of behavior?

  They ignore individual creativity and ability
• How might poverty influence behavior according to the text?

  It may increase likelihood of engaging in crime
• What can bias and demand characteristics do to an experiment?

  They lower the credibility of the experiment
• How does low fear affect criminal behavior?

  It makes criminals unpredictable for victims
• What evidence does Milgram's study provide regarding free will?

  Some participants recognized authority figures
• What are the ethical implications of socially sensitive research?

  • Can be used for social control
  • Example: Yerkes' IQ tests led to discrimination
  • Can result in unjust policy changes
• What is a potential benefit of socially sensitive research?

  It can lead to beneficial changes
• How did Bowlby's research impact day care practices?

  Children are now assigned key workers
• What are the potential applications of socially sensitive research?

  • Changes in child care practices
  • Improved understanding of social issues
  • Development of policies to reduce discrimination