Consider the Practice of Scientific Experimentation on Animals, in Which

question 9

True/False

Consider the practice of scientific experimentation on animals, in which, for example, the benefits gained from the research greatly outweigh the suffering involved. In this case, a Singer utilitarian may want to condone the research, and a Regan animal rights advocate would want to abolish the research.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The response of a sensory organ (eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose) when it detects a stimulus.

Perception

The mental processing of sensory information when the brain interprets a sensation.

Cognition

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, encompassing processes such as memory, judgment, and problem-solving.

Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the frontal lobes of the brain implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.