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A-LevelPsychologyResearch methods9990/12 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q76 Marks

Jamie has learned about the study by Milgram (obedience). He believes that the study is unethical.

  1. (a)Outline what is meant by the ethical guideline of 'informed consent'.[2]
  2. (b)Outline why Jamie is correct that this study is unethical, using evidence in your answer.[4]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [2] This is when a participant is given enough information before a study begins so they can decide whether they would like to participate (or not);
  2. [1] This is when a person decides if they want to take part in a study;
  3. [1] Telling participants information about the study before it starts;
  4. [1] The participants were deceived about the procedure (outline ethical guideline).
  5. [1] They did not know that they were not giving electric shocks to a learner (evidence).
  6. [1] Many showed signs of anxiety and stress when giving the shocks so were psychologically harmed (evidence).
  7. [1] They were given prods if they wanted to stop so they were not really allowed to withdraw (evidence).

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About this question

Topic
Research methods, A-Level Psychology (syllabus 9990). Structured question, 6 marks.
Source
A-Level Psychology, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 7.

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