Contemp debate- eithics of neuroscience Flashcards
understnading consciousness- not ethical
invasive tequniques- example- eeg (electroencephatography). electrons passed directly over brain.
DBS (deep brain stimulation)- implanting electrodes in specific specific brain functions.
Risks- for participant
understandinf consiousness- ethical
Crick koch (1998)
consciousness provides useful biological stimuli- survaival. example- visual consciousness
Koubeissi et al (2004)- incontrobable epilepsy- disturbed function between two halves of brain- caused-
violent behavior
unresponsiveness
amnesia
disturbancses didnt persist after stimulation
allows us to understand brain functions so are bale to give better informed care
Treat criminal behaviour- not ethical
issues with privacy, consent, potential misuse with gathered info
needs to be handeled with confidentiality and respect
informed consent for rights
Farah- if court uses neurointerventions signals denile of individuals freedom
treat crime behaviour- ethical
allows rehabilitation
criminals stem from- abnormal levels of certaintransmitters
Drugs can be used to ‘treat’ criminals
Cherek et al (2002)- half- placebo. other half- natidepressent-> decrease in impulsive responses and agression.
reduses recidivism-> safter socity
enhance nurological function- not ethical
unfair advantage
poorly qualified clinicians-> ineffective tratment and damage
TDCS- cheap equipment
not available to everyone- not fair
enhance nurological function- ethical
issues-> allows them to live
improves indivdulas- example on academic tests
Improving marketing tequniques- not ethical
loyalty cards
Wilsoon et al (2008)- commerical integration- deliver individualised messages- free will manipulated
removes abality to make informed decisions
Improving marketing tequniques- ethical
many not giev true opinions as wanst to apear in good light. social desireablity bias
Vlokswagon- sucessful sales
