Ethical considerations in the investigation of the SCA

Ethical Considerations in the investigation of the Socio-cultural Approach to understanding human behaviour

  1. Describe one or more ethical considerations relevant to the individual and the group.
  2. Explain one ethical considerations relevant to the investigation of the cultural origins of behaviour and cognition.
  3. Outline one or more ethical considerations relevant to the investigation of the cultural influences on individual attitudes, identity and behaviours.

Remember you should always refer to one piece of research (study) in your answer whether the question tells you to or not. Here are some more possible wordings:

Explain one ethical consideration with reference to one research study on the individual and the group. (9)

Sherif (1954) – Robbers Cave

Explain one ethical consideration with reference to one research study on cultural origins of behaviour and cognition. (9)

Berry – (Ind/Coll conformity)

Explain one ethical consideration with reference to one research study on cultural influences on individual attitudes, identity and behaviours. (9)

Bertram – (acculturation)

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ERQ Practice Questions

Methods and Ethics ERQs can only be asked at the topic level. The most likely question is…

  1. Discuss one or more ethical considerations with reference to one research study on the individual and the group. (22)
  2. Discuss one or more ethical considerations with reference to one research study on cultural origins of behaviour and cognition. (22)
  3. Discuss one or more ethical considerations with reference to one research study on cultural influences on individual attitudes, identity and behaviours. (22)

But questions can also use …contrast, evaluate and/or to what extent?