Which Statement About the Use of Animals in Psychological Research

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the use of animals in psychological research is TRUE?

• A)People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals approves of the use of animals in psychological research.
• B)Most research in psychology involves the use of animals.
• C)Animals in psychological research may be exposed to painful stimuli if there is no other way to conduct the research and there is a strong justification for the research.
• D)The American Psychological Association is against the use of animals in psychological research.

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