Which of the Following Is Part of the Ethics of Animal

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of the ethics of animal research?

• A) The animals are allowed to move freely about the laboratory.
• B) If necessary, the animals are killed slowly to minimize the amount of pain.
• C) The researchers who use animals are trained to care for them.
• D) The animals are kept confined to cages.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Ratio

In the context of behavioral psychology, a reinforcement schedule that rewards a response only after a specified number of responses.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses.

Fixed-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

Variable-Interval

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.