Why Are Ethics a Concern in Behavioral Research

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why are ethics a concern in behavioral research?

• A) Because the participants are human and researchers are obligated to protect them from harm.
• B) Because researchers can be fined by the American Psychological Association if they do not follow ethical guidelines.
• C) Because animals are not given equal rights during an experiment.
• D) Behavioral scientists do not normally need to consider ethical issues when conducting research.

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Definitions:

Dominance Hierarchy

A social structure in animal groups where individuals are ranked according to their access to resources or dominance.

Chemical Communication

The transfer of information from one organism to another through the release and detection of chemical signals.

Auditory Communication

The exchange of information through sounds, significant in many species for coordination, alarm signals, and social interaction.

Pheromones

Chemical substances produced and released into the environment by an animal, affecting the behavior or physiology of others of its species.