Issues & Debates Flashcards

Issues & Debates Flashcards - AQA Psychology

Define gender bias in psychological research.

Gender bias in psychological research refers to the effects that the psychologist’s own background and values may have on a theory or outcome of a study. It can occur in two ways: Alpha bias, where the differences between males and females are exaggerated, and Beta bias, where differences between males and females are minimized or ignored.
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