Evaluating the role of hormones Flashcards
1
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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
2
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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
3
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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
4
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Invasive
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Methods for studying hormones can often be invasive to the individual
