Socially Sensitive Research in Psychology

• How is socially sensitive research defined by Sieber and Stanley?

  Studies with potential implications for participants
• Why can topics be seen as socially sensitive?

  They may pose risks or threats to individuals
• How can socially sensitive research benefit society?

  By increasing understanding and providing support
• What must researchers consider when formulating their research question?

  The potential damage to specific groups
• What biological explanation is studied in relation to aggression?

  Hormones as an explanation for aggression
• What did Bradbury and Kay suggest about deviancy?

  It stems from biological drives that can be suppressed
• What are the costs associated with using anti-androgens like MPA?

  Negative side effects including weight gain
• What is the benefit of using MPA according to Maltezky?

  0% relapse rate for participants on MPA
• What must researchers consider regarding participant treatment?

  Confidentiality and anonymity rights
• What ethical dilemma arises if a participant admits to a crime?

  Whether to maintain confidentiality or report
• What did Brendgen's study find about twins and aggression?

  80% of twins were nominated for aggression
• What is a potential cost of labeling twins as aggressive?

  It may reduce their self-esteem
• How can socially sensitive research be beneficial in practical applications?

  It can lead to anger management therapies
• What is the double obligation dilemma in socially sensitive research?

  Greater benefits may lead to more distress
• What was the premise of Milgram's study in social psychology?

  Participants believed they were giving real shocks
• What were the costs of Milgram's study on participants?

  Participants experienced significant distress and seizures
• How can knowledge from Milgram's study be applied to authority figures?

  Legitimacy increases obedience in settings
• What must researchers consider regarding the misuse of their findings?

  Potential negative interpretations by authorities
• What does the original dopamine hypothesis suggest about schizophrenia?

  Hyperactivity of dopamine leads to positive symptoms
• What did post-mortem exams reveal about schizophrenia brains?

  Higher density of dopamine receptors present
• What is a benefit of first-generation antipsychotics like chlorpromazine?

  60% success rate in treating schizophrenia
• What is a potential cost of relying on medication for schizophrenia?

  Symptoms may return if medication is withdrawn
• What implication arises if schizophrenia is seen as biologically caused?

  Individuals may lack free will in symptoms
• What does cost-benefit analysis evaluate in research?

  Benefits to society versus negative implications
• What did Rosenhan's study investigate?

  Validity and reliability of psychiatric diagnoses
• What was a cost experienced by pseudopatients in Rosenhan's study?

  Psychological harm and depersonalization
• What benefit arose from Rosenhan's study?

  Improved staff training and admissions procedures
• How did Rosenhan's study influence the DSM?

  Led to the reformation from DSM II to III