RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
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It must not involve the use of surgical procedures.
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It is no longer permitted by the APA without special authorization.
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It should conform to all APA ethical guidelines for animal research
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It may not be conducted by psychologists who do not have a license
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Detailed explanation-1: -According to the ethical guidelines set by the American Psychological Association (APA), which of the following is true of psychological research in which animals are used as subjects? It must not involve the use of surgical procedures.
Detailed explanation-2: -Make reasonable efforts to minimize the discomfort, infection, illness and pain of animal subjects. Use a procedure subjecting animals to pain, stress or privation only when an alternative procedure is unavailable and the goal is justified by its prospective scientific, educational or applied value.
Detailed explanation-3: -Principle E states that psychologists should respect the right to dignity, privacy, and confidentiality of those they work with professionally. 5 They should also strive to minimize their own biases as well as be aware of issues related to diversity and the concerns of particular populations.