Using Non-Human Animals in Research

The video discusses the history and ethical considerations of using animals in psychological research. It highlights Harlow's influential study on mother love using monkeys, which challenged prevailing behaviorist views and impacted child care policies. The video also covers current regulations under the Animal Scientific Procedures Act and ethical debates surrounding animal research, including the Bateson cube criteria. It concludes by questioning the justification of animal research and its broader implications.

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