Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 1, Studying the Brain, and Sections 1.5 and 1.6 from our textbook, Biological Basis of Behavior.
Instructions
For your discussion post,
Choose ONE biopsychological research method you find most interesting and explain how it works.
Find and explain a peer-reviewed study that uses that method. Mention the research question and if possible, explain why the chosen method is so useful for answering that question. Attach a copy of the paper to your discussion post.
Explain what the main results tell you about the structure or function of the nervous system.
Analyze any ethical, historical, or cultural issues related to this method. Explain how this technology could impact people’s lives and society. For example, are there any dangers or risks? Are the risks and benefits of the research method distributed equally? You are encouraged to review the required article Neuroethics: The Pursuit of Transforming Medical Ethics in Scientific Ethics
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Help Identifying a Biopsychological Research Method
To help identify a method that interests you, please use your textbook, the weekly guidance, and consider reviewing the following examples of recommended research news and topic links to identify some of the latest research methods:
History of Psychosurgery
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Lesion Techniques for Behavioral Experiments
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Brain Implant News and Research
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Clinical Transcial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) News
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Microdialysis
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Electrophsiology
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Genetics
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Neurotech
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Neuroanatomy
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Epigenetics News
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Neuroimaging
