Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using Non-Human

question 236

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of using non-human subjects in psychology research?

• A) Research on non-humans does not have to be reviewed by ethics committees.
• B) Many lab animals have relatively short life spans, so several generations can be observed.
• C) Researchers do not have to justify risk and discomfort by the potential scientific value of the research.
• D) There are no advantages of animal research over human research.

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