ethical implications

• socially sensitive research has been used by the government to shape policy, burt's research into IQ and without full consideration of the moderating effects of the environment on characteristics such as intelligence
• sandra argued that studies of underrepresented groups and issues may promote greater sensitivity and understanding of these. help reduce prejudice and encourage acceptance. socially sensitive research into unreliability of eyewitness testimony reduced the risk of miscarriages of justice within the legal system. socially sensitive research in society plays a valuable role in society
• bowlby's monotropic theory are a gender double standard, placing pressure on the mother to sacrifice career goals to develop strong attachment to their babies while minimising role of the father
• defining abnormality, statistical infrequency. IQ below 70 is part of the diagnostic criteria for intellectual disability disorder. people just beyond the lot-off point set by psychologists may not receive medical support they need