Asked by Claudia Olivera on Sep 28, 2024

Which statement best describes the use of animals in psychological research

A)  While ethical principles govern the treatment of humans in research, there are no ethical principles for conducting animal research. 
B)  Animals are to be used in research if there is evidence that the results will benefit both humans and other animals. 
C)  Animals are used as subjects only for procedures that are too harmful for human participants. 
D)  Psychologists, if given a choice, always prefer to conduct animal research instead of human research.

Ethical Principles

The guiding concepts that inform moral judgment and conduct, determining what is right or wrong in various scenarios.

Psychological Research

The scientific study of the mind and behavior through controlled experiments, observation, and analysis.

  • Understand the moral principles involved in performing psychological studies, especially with respect to the handling of animals and human participants.