Animal Experimentation

Some people have suggested that using animals in experimentation is unethical since animals cannot "volunteer" to participate. They suggest humans have a moral obligation to be caretakers of our world and not subject animals to suffering. However, others contend that our superior status in the world confers upon us the right to utilize animals to advance our condition.

Please react to the two articles on the use of animals in medical research. Do you support or oppose the use of animals in experimentation? Use evidence and please be specific in referencing the articles to support your position!

MAKE SURE YOU COME BACK AND READ COMMENTS BY YOUR CLASSMATES! ADDITIONAL RESPONSES TO OTHERS WILL GET YOU EXTRA CREDIT!

Please post a response BEFORE the Socratic seminar (September 22). However, final postings will be due by Sunday, September 25.

Milgram Experiment

Now that you have had time to digest Milgram's experiment, tell me what you think his experiment tell us about human nature. Do you accept his conclusion that American society does not insulate us from committing terrible acts of atrocity if an evil person knows what buttons to push? In other words, are we so obedient that we are capable of hurting innocent people if commanded to do so?

Please post by Friday, September 9.

Why are you here?

Hello Psychology Students!! Welcome to the best class you will have at LHS! Before we get down to real psych stuff, tell me why you are here. What do you hope to learn from this class? Are you interested in pursuing psychology as a college major or a career? What is it about Psychology that makes you want to take this course, besides the really good-looking teacher?

Please post a response by Thursday, September 8.