Vulnerable populations in cognitive psychology

· What are some examples of vulnerable populations in cognitive psychology? What makes them vulnerable?

· What is an example of a precaution that psychological scientists can use when testing or applying a new protocol or technology that might help a vulnerable population?

· Between the need to help people with cognitive impairments and the need to patiently accumulate reliable data, where should we draw the line?

· What are the dangers of unsupported claims by researchers and the media in products sold as "helping your memory" or "enhancing your attention"?

· How does the concept of testing on vulnerable populations apply to at least one of the following programmatic course themes?

· Self-care, Social justice, Emotional intelligence (EI), Career connections or Ethics