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AS - Level Psychology (Learning Theories) Quiz on Animal research , created by Alice Storr on 06/06/2017.

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Animal research

Question 1 of 7

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Benefits of animal research

Select one or more of the following:

  • Greater control and objectivity in experiments (no demand characteristics)

  • Some animals are physiologically similar to humans so generalisations can be made

  • Animals used (eg. rats) produce offspring very quickly so large samples can be bred

  • Can test animals in ways which would be unethical on humans

  • They are identical to us anyway

  • They don't mind being experimented on

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Question 2 of 7

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We can justify using animals in research by using the principle of ( utility, independent assortment, ethics ) (greater ( good, bad )). Darwin argued that using animals for research was justified if it relieved ( human suffering, humans ) but was ( wrong, right ) if it was done simply out of ( curiosity, cruelty ).

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Question 3 of 7

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Limitations/weaknesses of animal research

Select one or more of the following:

  • Animals have rights (Regan claimed animals should never be tested on, Singer believed animals should have the same rights as humans and making animals seem lesser than us is spiecesism)

  • Often lab based, lacking ecological validity

  • Differences between animals and humans mean we cannot make good comparisons/generalisations

  • Not all research directly benefits humans - still ethical?

  • Animals can be harmed (unethical)

  • No informed consent

  • Sad

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Question 4 of 7

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The for the 3Rs of Animals (NC3Rs) was set up to encourage, research and support the use of the 3Rs.
is the act of trying to use better alternatives i.e. try to avoid use of animals
is the act of making research as ethical as possible by reducing harm and maximising animal welfare eg. provide comfortable cages, comfort (if required), space etc.
is about using the minimum amount of animals possible

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    Replacement
    Retention
    Refinement
    Releasing
    Reduction
    Result
    National Centre
    Neuroscience Community

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Question 5 of 7

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The ( Animals Scientific Procedures Act, Animals Seriously Precious Act ) (19( 86, 68 )) ensures that protected animals (( all, no ) vertebrates and the octupus) used in studies are treated well. Regulates the research that animals are used for - ( acceptable, unacceptable ) examples: environmental toxicology, education, genetic modification, ( medical, transportation ) advances.

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Question 6 of 7

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The BPS also regulate what animal experiments can take place. If the necessary criteria are not met then the research may still be able to go ahead if the psychologist can justify the benefit to humans (and outweigh the cost to the animal). They ensure all labs which perform animal research are licensed to do so, as well as each researcher having a personal license.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

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Question 7 of 7

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Ethical issues for animals

Select one or more of the following:

  • Maternal deprivation

  • Physical harm

  • Psychological harm

  • Removal from natural habitat

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