ethical issues and social sensitivity

• What do ethical issues in psychological research consider?

  The impact on the rights of others
• How can Milgram's findings be misused in society?

  By authority figures justifying harmful actions
• What does Bowlby’s theory of attachment suggest about women's roles?

  Women should stay home and care for children
• How has our understanding of children's needs influenced daycare practices?

  Improved key person roles in nurseries
• Who coined the term "socially sensitive" in research?

  Sieber and Stanley
• What are potential social consequences of socially sensitive studies?

  They may harm participants or groups represented
• How does the concept of the "schizophrenogenic mother" affect mental health diagnoses?

  It misattributes blame to mothers for schizophrenia
• What issues arise from misinterpreting symptoms in African Caribbean heritage individuals?

  They are more likely to be misdiagnosed
• How do forensic psychology studies impact perceptions of ethnicity?

  They can lead to automatic criminal labeling
• What economic impact does attachment theory suggest for mothers after childbirth?

  Mothers may not seek employment post-baby
• What must researchers consider when formulating their research question?

  Potential damage to specific groups
• Why is participant confidentiality important in research methodology?

  To protect participants' rights and privacy
• What should researchers consider about the institutional context of their research?

  Who funds the research and its purpose
• How can research findings be misinterpreted in real-world applications?

  They may inform harmful policies or practices
• What do ethical guidelines in research fail to address?

  The wider societal effects of research
• How does Sieber and Stanley's research contribute to social sensitivity?

  It helps prevent marginalization of groups
• What risks are associated with conducting socially sensitive research?

  It may lead to discrimination and tension
• How can psychologists avoid discrimination in their research?

  By collaborating with policymakers and leaders
• Why is it important not to shy away from socially sensitive research?

  To tackle big questions and prevent discrimination
• What is a benefit of socially sensitive research in the legal system?

  It helps prevent wrongful convictions
• How can collaboration between psychologists and other professions benefit society?

  It ensures findings are useful and adopted