All of the Following Are Included Within the APA's Principles

question 59

Multiple Choice

All of the following are included within the APA's principles for the ethical treatment of animals in research,EXCEPT which statement?

• A) The animal must be kept as comfortable as possible throughout the study.
• B) The animal must not die as a result of the procedures.
• C) There must be no alternative means of investigating the question at issue.
• D) The animals must be kept in sanitary conditions.

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Definitions:

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Diagnostic Criterion

Specific guidelines and characteristics used to make a formal diagnosis of mental disorders or medical conditions.

Significant Distress

A substantial level of suffering or discomfort, either emotional or physical, that notably impacts an individual's daily functioning.

Impairment

A reduction in the ability or function of physical or mental processes, often impacting daily activities or quality of life.