Which of the Following Reasons for Conducting Psychological Research with Animals

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons for conducting psychological research with animals is MOST controversial?

• A) animals can live in research labs 24 hours a day while that would not be practical for human subjects
• B) animals can be exposed to treatments that would be unacceptable to expose humans to
• C) psychologists desire to understand and explain the behavior of certain species of animals
• D) psychologists believe that the results of animal research can help identify general principles of behavior that are relevant to humans

Understand the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations in shaping behavior.

Comprehend the concepts of interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence.

Grasp the process and importance of convergent thinking in problem-solving.

Recognize the relationship between cognitive reactions, behavior, and psychological arousal in response to experiences.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows, used to assess the profitability of an investment or project.

Hurdle Rate

The minimum rate of return on an investment that a company or investor is willing to accept, often used in capital budgeting to evaluate potential investments.

Unrealistic Status Quo

A reference to an impractical or fantasy-based current state of affairs, often used in strategic planning or decision-making to denote assumptions that do not hold.

Expected Time Horizon

The specific duration in which an event is anticipated to occur or a goal is expected to be achieved.