1B. Neuroethics

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE: most biological psychologist and neuroscientists are primarily interest in the human brain and human behavior

Answer 1

true

Question 2

four Reasons why experts study nonhumans

Answer 2

1. some behaviors are similar in animals and easier to study in them
2. animals are studied for their own sake
3. studying animals helps us understand human evolution
4. ethical and legal limits restrict certain human research

Question 3

they also have brains that are easy to study, and their brains resemble human brains in many regards

Answer 3

vertebrates

Question 4

using fewer animals

Answer 4

reduction of animal numbers

Question 5

using computer models or other substitutes for animals, when possible

Answer 5

replacement

Question 6

modifying the procedures to reduce pain and discomfort

Answer 6

refinement

Question 7

their moral imperative is that people have no right to use animals at all, even if the research is highly useful and totally painless

Answer 7

abolitionists

Question 8

issues in human research

Answer 8

1. informed consent
2. Parkinson’s patients sometimes get brain implants when other treatments fail
3. the procedure usually works well but can cause behavioral changes
4. most research is done in North America and Europe, limiting diversity
5. genetics can affect how medications work
6. some medications work differently for males and females