Entries by Daphne Hanson

Evaluate the concept of informed consent

Evaluate the concept of informed consent as it relates to a controversial research study discussed in the text (e.g., Milgram’s study on Obedience; Tuskegee syphilis study; MK-Ultra).  Assess whether or not, or under what circumstances, deception is ever justified in psychological research. Is this ever a straightforward decision?

Human Genome Project

Advances in genetics research (most notably the Human Genome Project) have made it increasingly possible to determine whether certain behaviors, characteristics, and disorders (aggression, depression, schizophrenia, etc.) have some basis in our genes. What are the benefits of finding out that certain behaviors or characteristics are genetically-based? What are some of the drawbacks? Try to […]

Individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder

Recently we hear a lot about cases of abuse committed by irresponsible individuals. Dealing with individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Important traumatic events include war, violent personal assault example sexual assault, and physical attack) kidnapped, terrorist attacks, severe car accidents, and natural disasters. An unexpected extreme sudden traumatic event may cause post-traumatic stress disorder […]

Advances in genetics research

Advances in genetics research (most notably the Human Genome Project) have made it increasingly possible to determine whether certain behaviors, characteristics, and disorders (aggression, depression, schizophrenia, etc.) have some basis in our genes. What are the benefits of finding out that certain behaviors or characteristics are genetically-based? What are some of the drawbacks? Try to […]