Issues and Debates (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Why can criminological psychology research cause psychological distress to participants?
Why can criminological psychology research cause psychological distress to participants?
Mock trials & artificial crime scenes used
Which group faces challenges in providing valid consent in criminological research?
Which group faces challenges in providing valid consent in criminological research?
Offenders with mental health conditions
What is the main trade-off in criminological psychology research design?
What is the main trade-off in criminological psychology research design?
More controlled/ethical = less realistic
What does reductionism in criminological psychology involve?
What does reductionism in criminological psychology involve?
Breaking complex behaviour into simpler parts
Which research method is considered most scientific in criminological psychology?
Which research method is considered most scientific in criminological psychology?
Laboratory experiments
Why might findings from Western criminological research have limited applicability elsewhere?
Why might findings from Western criminological research have limited applicability elsewhere?
Different cultures have different legal norms
What is a key limitation of male-focused offending research?
What is a key limitation of male-focused offending research?
Fails to explain why females commit offences
In twin studies, what does it suggest if only one monozygotic twin becomes criminal?
In twin studies, what does it suggest if only one monozygotic twin becomes criminal?
Environmental factors are influential
Which is NOT a technique used in the cognitive interview?
Which is NOT a technique used in the cognitive interview?
Questioning witnesses under hypnosis
What risk exists with research on race in jury decision making?
What risk exists with research on race in jury decision making?
May reinforce stereotypes/discrimination