Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Use of Animals

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the use of animals in psychological research is MOST accurate?

• A) animals are used as subjects in less than 10% of psychological research studies
• B) psychologists, if given a choice, always prefer to conduct animal research instead of human research
• C) most animal research involves exposing the animals to painful procedures
• D) while ethical principles govern the treatment of humans in research, there are no ethical principles for conducting animal research

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