Animal Research in Psychology

Which hormone is the oldest in evolutionary history?

• Insulin

• Estrogen

• Thyroxine

• Melatonin

Why is the use of primates in research more controversial than using rodents?

• Primates have shorter lifespans

• Primates are more closely related to humans

• Rodents are more intelligent

• Primates do not experience emotions

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using animals in psychological research?

• Ability to control genetic and environmental variables

• Ability to conduct longitudinal studies quickly

• No ethical concerns

• Shared brain structures with humans

Which ethical guideline ensures that researchers minimize harm to animals in research?

• Beneficence

• The 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine)

• The Milgram Code

• The APA Human Protection Code

Which of the following is NOT a principle in the 3Rs of animal research?

• Replace

• Reduce

• Refine

• Repeat

What was the main finding of LeDoux’s research on fear in rats?

• The amygdala plays a key role in fear responses

• Fear is a conscious emotion

• The hippocampus is responsible for fear responses

• Lesioning the prefrontal cortex eliminates fear

What was the main finding of Weaver et al. (2004) on maternal behavior in rats?

• Genetics alone determines stress responses

• Maternal care can cause epigenetic changes in offspring

• The amygdala is responsible for attachment

• Low-nurturing mothers produce fearless offspring

What is an alternative to animal research that reduces ethical concerns?

• Genetic cloning

• Virtual simulations and organoid models

• Using more animals for reliability

• Banning all psychology research

What is the primary purpose of using animal models in psychology?

• To avoid testing on humans

• To investigate cause-effect relationships in behavior

• To increase the number of research studies

• To replace human experiments entirely

What hormone did Olazábal & Young (2006) study in prairie voles?

• Testosterone

• Oxytocin

• Cortisol

• Dopamine