Why Are Animal Models Used to Study Human Behavior

question 19

Multiple Choice

Why are animal models used to study human behavior?

• A) Human behavior is often similar to animal behavior.
• B) Genetics is entirely responsible for behavior.
• C) Like animals, human behavioral responses show very little variation between different individuals and different situations.
• D) Like animals, all human behaviors are innate.
• E) None of these are correct.

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