Which of the Following Statements Is NOT One of the Reasons

question 154

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT one of the reasons that animals are used in psychological research?

• A)There are many similarities between human and animal behavior.
• B)It is often easier to study changes over the lifespan with nonhuman animals.
• C)Research with nonhuman animal research is not subject to ethical rules and guidelines.
• D)The results may promote the quality of life for zoo animals and the survival of endangered species in the wild.

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Definitions:

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Productively

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