CRN37549 Intro to Psychology Online Master
Week 2 Discussion
Much of the research you have read about in this chapter was carried out using animals. In many studies, it is necessary to euthanize animals in order to study their brain tissue directly. Many people object to this practice, but others say it is justified because it advances knowledge about the brain. Prepare an argument to support one of the following positions:
The use of animals in brain research projects is ethical and justifiable because of possible benefits to humankind.
The use of animals in brain research projects is not ethical or justifiable on the grounds of possible benefits to humankind.
What are some applications of the brain based research that has been conducted to illnesses such as stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and post traumatic stress disorder?