Ethical Principles in Animal Research

Which principle focuses on choosing species that are appropriate for the specific research question?

• Species

• Replacement

• Minimizing Harm

• Maximizing Benefit

Which principle emphasizes the need to reduce any potential pain, suffering, or distress that animals may experience during research?

• Minimizing Harm

• Maximizing Benefit

• Replacement

• Species

Procedures must be designed to minimize any pain or (a)   experienced by animals.

What must researchers provide to meet the psychological and physical needs of research animals?

• Adequate space, social interaction, and environmental enrichment

• More food and water

• Less interaction with humans

• More complex tasks

The principle of numbers refers to using the (a)   number of animals necessary to achieve valid results.

What is the principle that advocates for alternatives to animal use whenever possible?

• Replacement

• Species

• Numbers

• Procedures

What is the primary goal of ethical guidelines in psychological research involving animals?

• Minimize harm and maximize benefits

• Maximize harm and minimize benefits

• Ignore harm and benefits

• Balance harm and benefits

When should researchers use alternatives to animal research?

• Never

• Rarely

• Whenever possible

• Only for specific species

What should researchers consider when choosing the species for their research?

• The size of the species

• The popularity ofthe species

• The cost of the species

• The welfare of the species

What is the recommended approach for determining the number of animals to be used in research?

• Use as many animals as possible

• Use a random number of animals

• Use the largest number of animals

• Use the smallest number of animals sufficient for the research goals