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Overview and Major Issues Flashcards

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Contrast Descarte’s dualism and Darwin’s monism/materialism. Which perspective do most neuroscientists hold?

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Monism: some brain activity is inseparable (thoughts and experiences are the same as brain activity)
Dualism: Minds are one type of substance, matter is another.
Most support monism

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Benefits and Risks of non-human animal research

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Benefits: Similar underlying mechanisms, easier to study
Risks: Brain damage, pain and distress

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How are risks minimized in animal research

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Reduction, Replacement, Refinement and Animal Care Committees

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