Why Would One Use an Animal Model of Human Behavior

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Why would one use an animal model of human behavior? What contributes to the validity of such studies? What precautions must be heeded while interpreting the data?

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Definitions:

Median Age

A statistic that divides a population into two equal groups: half of the people are younger than this age and half are older, serving as a indicator of the age distribution in a population.

Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse involves the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs, leading to addiction or other serious problems.

Behaviour Problems

Behaviour problems refer to actions or attitudes that are socially unacceptable or deviate significantly from normative expectations, often leading to negative consequences.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern about future events.