Evaluating the role of hormones Flashcards

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Animal studies

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Theres a limited extent to which findings from animal studies can be generalised to humans
Ethical issues with testing on animals - cant give consent, may cause harm
Brain functioning of animals is different to that of humans

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How can unethical animal studies be justified?

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If the cost-benefits are significant

Allows for useful practical applications in future

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Simplistic

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It is simplistic to think of testosterone being a male hormone and oestrogen and oxytocin being female hormones
All three have influences in both males and females

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Invasive

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Methods for studying hormones can often be invasive to the individual

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