Which of the Following Statements About Research Conducted with Nonhuman

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about research conducted with nonhuman animals is true?

• A)More than 50 percent of psychological research is conducted with nonhuman animals.
• B)The studies conducted on nonhumans are not of much value because the research does not apply to human biological or behavioral patterns.
• C)The applications of research conducted with nonhuman animals include sexual behavior, choice behavior, and drug addictions.
• D)Most research with other species is not focused on gathering information that may help with the survival of endangered species.

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Definitions:

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