Should Use of Amphetamines Have Been Condoned in World War

question 28

Essay

Should use of amphetamines have been condoned in World War II? What ethical issues did this policy raise?

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Definitions:

Brain Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, the left and right hemispheres, each responsible for different functions and skills.

Roger Sperry

A neuropsychologist and neurobiologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on the split-brain, which helped advance understanding of the lateralization of the brain.

Cognitive Psychology

This aspect of psychology deals with the examination of cognitive functions including perception, thought, learning, and memory.

Mental Events

Happenings within the mind, such as thoughts, feelings, and perceptions.