RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND ETHICS
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Which of the following is correct
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An ethics committee would never approve the use of animals in psychological research
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The use, caging, feeding and care of laboratory animals must be supervised to ensure their comfort.
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The principle that guides animal research is if an animal experience any stress or deprivation, research occurs only if no other alternative is available.
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It is considered ethical to physically alter an animal for psychological research as long as they are given anesthetic and they do not suffer any pain.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Researchers must have respect for animals’ worth, regardless of their utility value, and for animals’ interests as living, sentient creatures. Researchers must be respectful when choosing their topic and methods, and when disseminating their research.
Detailed explanation-2: -No responsible scientist wants to use animals or cause them unnecessary suffering if it can be avoided, and therefore scientists accept controls on the use of animals in research. More generally, the bioscience community accepts that animals should be used for research only within an ethical framework.
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