Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) might be able to detect a predisposition for sexually inappropriate behavior. This IQP explored the ethical, legal and societal issues associated with this emerging technology. An "fMRI Non-Disclosure Act" was drafted to protect the individual while this technology matures. Ultimately, society will benefit greatly from this non-invasive medical imaging tool. It can quantify the therapeutic progress of individuals. It might alert individuals of their predisposition and consequently provide preventative treatment options to mitigate an offense.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Datta, Meera
• Tufts, Donald B.
• Robinson, Jason Howard

Subject

• Well-Being
• Health
• Computing
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 04D081I

Palavra-chave

• Technology--Social aspects
• Mental health
• Application software--Development

Advisor

• Sullivan, John M.

Year

• 2004

Date created

• 2004-01-01

Localização

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright