Research into genetic influences casues socially sensitive issues. Genetic influences on criminality may be used as a defence for criminal behaviour.
what are the positives and negatives for genetic screening?
+ May identify genes that are linked to mental disorders e.g) schizophrenia
-may cause stigmatisation against those with the gene even if they dont have the disorder
What are some issues with using sensitive factors as the IV?
Tests showing IQ linked to race have a huge social sensitivity. They also can have metholodgical issues such as imposed ethnocentrisim affecting validity.
