Which of the Following Is True About the Use of Animals

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the use of animals in psychological research?

• A)animals used to be subjects in the majority of psychological research; they are now used in less than 1% of the studies
• B)animals are no longer used in psychological research
• C)animals are used in about half of the studies done by research psychologists
• D)animals are used in about 8% of psychological research

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Definitions:

Thyroidectomy

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland, often performed to treat diseases such as thyroid cancer or hyperthyroidism.

Graves' Ophthalmopathy

An autoimmune condition associated with thyroid disease, characterized by inflammation and swelling of the eye muscles, leading to bulging eyes.

Radioactive Iodine

A radioactive form of iodine used in medical treatment and diagnosis, particularly for thyroid conditions.

Thyroidectomy

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland, often performed due to cancer, hyperthyroidism, or large goiters.