According to the Text, Animal Models May Be Considered Ethical

question 135

Multiple Choice

According to the text, animal models may be considered ethical for psychological research if

• A)genetic research is involved in at least part of the research.
• B)no injury is inflicted on the animals.
• C)an equal number of human subjects is included in the research.
• D)concern for animals' lives is balanced with concern for humanity's future.

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Definitions:

Gibson's Theory

Gibson's Theory, by psychologist James Gibson, suggests that perception is a direct process that does not involve processing information or mental constructions.

Affordances

The possibilities for action offered by objects and environments, emphasizing the relationship between the physical properties of an item and the user.

Direct Perception

A concept in psychology and ecological psychology proposing that the environment offers rich information, allowing for immediate perception without needing significant cognitive processing.

Perception and Action

The interplay between how we perceive our environment and how we respond to it through movement.