Which of the Following Situations Would Be Offered as a Justification

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations would be offered as a justification for the use of animals in research?

• A) Because communication is limited, animals are not subject to researcher biases.
• B) Sometimes the course of even well-documented diseases need to be observed.
• C) Psychology students need practice dissecting the brain and implanting electrodes.
• D) In order to test the effects of brain damage on particular skills, animals offer a means of controlling the types of damage.

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Definitions:

Negative Punishment

A behavioral psychology concept where reducing or taking away a desirable stimulus decreases the likelihood of a behavior recurring.

Positive Reinforcement

A motivational technique involving the addition of a reward following a desired behavior, aiming to increase the likelihood of the behavior being repeated.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process derived from behaviorism theory, involving changes in behavior through the use of rewards or punishments.

Environmental Factors

External elements such as social, economic, and ecological conditions that can affect individuals or organizations.