A Major Issue That Has Emerged from Debates Over the Use

question 197

Multiple Choice

A major issue that has emerged from debates over the use of animals in psychological research centers on

• A) whether operational definitions help to distinguish between animal and human functioning.
• B) when use of the double-blind procedure is most appropriate in animal studies.
• C) whether experimental methods can reduce the need for descriptive methods in research involving animals.
• D) what safeguards should protect the well-being of animals used in research.

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Definitions:

Guaranteed Investment Certificate

A secure investment that guarantees to return the principal plus interest at a specified rate over a fixed period.

Annual Interest Rate

The percentage of principal that is paid as interest to the lender annually, not accounting for the compound interest within that year.

Maturity Value

The final amount payable at the end of a financial instrument's term, including the principal and accumulated interest.

Commercial Paper

Promissory notes issued by large corporations to borrow funds for a short term.