Human Subject Testing Is Necessary for the Proper Vetting of Experimental

question 40

Essay

Human subject testing is necessary for the proper vetting of experimental drugs, and the more subgroups (race, age, etc.) that are studied the better we will understand the differential effects of the drug and potential side-effects in various populations. Give 2 ethical dilemmas that might be associated with human trials that include various subgroups.

Recognize different perspectives on cognitive development during the adolescent years and beyond.

Understand the concept of postformal thought and its significance in adult cognitive development.

Comprehend the development of conservation and its importance in cognitive development during preschool years.

Evaluate Vygotsky's theory, including its strengths and areas of criticism.

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Definitions:

Systolic Pressure

The maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the heart's left ventricle, commonly the top number in a blood pressure reading.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower measurement of blood pressure, indicating the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Expiration

The expulsion of air from the lungs in breathing.

Tachycardia

an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as having a resting heart rate of over 100 beats per minute.