Biological Debate Flashcards
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What is the biological debate?
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The Ethics of Neuroscience
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What is neuroscience?
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The study of the brain and the body
3
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What are the three chosen themes?
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Treatment of criminal behaviour
Enhancement of neurological function
Potential to cure disease
4
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What’s the argument for treatment of criminal behaviour?
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It is ethical in order to prevent and rehabilitate criminal behaviour.
Cherek et al (2002) males experienced a decrease of aggression and impulsiveness after 21 days SSRI’s than those who took placebo’s.
5
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What’s the social implication for treatment of criminal behaviour?
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A social implication of this is that it would benefit the wider society by removing criminals and preventing crimes allowing safer streets for the public and decreased crime rates.
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