The First Major Issue That Emerges in Debates Over Experimenting

question 290

Multiple Choice

The first major issue that emerges in debates over experimenting on animals centers on the

• A) usefulness of studying biological processes in animals.
• B) ethics of placing the well-being of humans above that of animals.
• C) obligation to treat information about individual animals with confidentiality.
• D) need to obtain the informed consent of animals used in research.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological perspective that focuses on the symbolic meanings people develop and rely upon in the process of social interaction.

Social Solidarity

Social solidarity is the sense of unity and mutual support within a community, based on shared interests, objectives, standards, and sympathies, contributing to social cohesion and collective well-being.

Ritual

A set of actions or rites performed for symbolic value, often associated with religious, social, or cultural significance.

Collective Conscience

A set of shared beliefs, ideas, and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force within society.