BIOLOGICAL

• What are the weaknesses of the biological approach?

  • Reductionist approach oversimplifies behavior
  • Ignores individual differences in biology
  • May lead to male bias in research
• How do men and women typically respond to stress?

  • Men: fight or flight response
  • Women: tend and befriend response
  • Differences seen in animal behavior too
• What ethical concerns arise from the biological explanation of violent behavior?

  • Reductionist and deterministic views
  • Ignores past experiences and environment
  • Risks undermining personal responsibility
• What are the potential benefits of neuroscience in criminal behavior?

  • Predict and prevent criminal behavior
  • Early diagnosis of brain dysfunction
  • Potentially safer society through treatment
• What are the economic implications of treating dysfunctional brain functioning?

  • Could save government money on crime
  • Reduces costs of trials and imprisonment
  • Offenders may contribute to society post-release
• What ethical issues arise from using neurological interventions in criminal justice?

  • Implicit coercion in treatment choices
  • Denies individual freedom
  • Raises questions about responsibility for behavior
• What are the implications of neuroimaging for predicting mental illness?

  • Detect predisposition to mental illness
  • Early drug interventions may delay onset
  • Reduces stigma associated with disorders
• What are the limitations of neuroimaging in predicting psychiatric disorders?

  • Reliability of scans is limited
  • Burden of knowledge may cause discrimination
  • Oversimplifies mental disorders as brain diseases
• What are the ethical concerns regarding the reductionist view of mental disorders?

  • Removes personal responsibility
  • Simplifies complex human behavior
  • Risks inadequate treatment of patients
• What is the conclusion regarding the progress in neuroscience?

  • Offers insights into brain function
  • Raises ethical questions about behavior manipulation
  • Needs careful consideration of social consequences