PSYC 335 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Common Cold, Xerostomia, Insomnia
23 Jan 2016
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From a magazine you read on a fairly regular basis, cut out, photocopy, or cut and paste to a word file, an advertisement for a psychoactive drug. Answer the following questions about that drug: lunesta (found on www. psychologytoday. com) Yes, i read that if taken at higher doses, about twice the recommended maximum dose, it gives euphoric and sedative feelings similar to. The approach used is the benefit of being able to find a restful night of sleep. 7-8. do you feel this drug needs widespread advertising. No, i do not feel this drug needs widespread advertising. 9-10. do you have any ethical concerns regarding the advertising of this drug. Yes, i feel that advertising directly to the consumer like this on a website has ethical concerns. Displaying direct advertisements of drugs could have numerous effects on the consumer, including an increased number of people believing they have a health issue they may not truly have.
