Dr Vance is planning a research project to investigate whether there is a genetic predisposition to academic underachievement among children from specific ethnic minority groups. He intends to use his findings to lobby for custom educational funding allocations.
Discuss the ethical implications of socially sensitive research in psychology. Refer to Dr Vance’s proposed study and at least one other topic studied in psychology in your answer.
6 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Social sensitivity in research. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.