Assignment 2: Using Animals in Research Click here to access the website

Assignment 2: Using Animals in Research Click here to access the website, which explains the goal of the APA’s Committee on Animal Research and Ethics. Click here to access the website, examine the guidelines developed by the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Animal Research and Ethics (CARE). Then, click here to read an alternative point of view from the animal rights perspective. Answer the following questions: •What is your opinion about using animals for research? •Was your opinion affected by the readings for this assignment? •Under what circumstances, or for which types of research projects, would you advocate the use of animals in research? •Do you think the use of advanced technology, such as fMRI, will eventually make animal testing obsolete? •What safeguards do you think would be needed in order to protect participants in studies using neuroimaging methods? Your response should be at least 2 pages long and should include at least two scholarly references. Save the response as AU_PSY350_M2_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc. Submit your response to the M2 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Wednesday, October 5, 2016. Assignment 2 Grading Criteria Maximum Points Discussed your position on the use of animals for research and how the readings affected your opinion. 20 Explained the circumstances or the types of research in which you will advocate use of animals. 20 Discussed your thoughts on whether advanced technology will make animal testing obsolete. 20 Described safeguards to protect participants in studies using neuroimaging methods. 20 Used standard writing components. 20 Total: 100 Assignment 1: Dyslexia By Saturday, October 8, 2016, submit your response to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions by Monday, October 10, 2016, and continue the discussion until Wednesday, October 12, 2016. Edward is a seven-year-old boy who has difficulty reading. His teacher refers him to the school psychologist to evaluate for a learning disability. The psychologist’s report concludes that Edward has dyslexia and mild central nervous system impairment. Edward’s mother asks whether the report means that her son has brain damage. The psychologist says, “He has impairments, but I wouldn’t say that he is brain damaged.” How would you explain this answer? What is dyslexia? What are the different nuances of meaning associated with the expressions brain damage and central nervous system impairment? In our culture, are we overly sensitive and fearful about the idea of brain damage? Is this fear justified? Presents the grading criteria and rubric for this assignment. Shows the help line number for Argosy University Online Inc. The number is 1-866-4ARGOSY. Click here to submit a content alert. Arrow Use the Respond link to post responses and materials that pertain to this assignment. Use the Respond link beneath any existing postings to respond to them. Assignment 1: Dyslexia h Note the scenario: Edward is a seven-year-old boy who has difficulty reading. His teacher refers him to the school psychologist to evaluate for a learning disability. The psychologist’s report concludes that Edward has dyslexia and mild