Animal Research (Edexcel A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the approximate gestation period for rats used in psychological research?
What is the approximate gestation period for rats used in psychological research?
22 days
Why do animal studies have strong internal validity compared to human studies?
Why do animal studies have strong internal validity compared to human studies?
Animals are naïve to procedures
What can researchers eliminate through experimental control in animal studies?
What can researchers eliminate through experimental control in animal studies?
Confounding variables
Who proposed that animal research is justified if it furthers human advancement?
Who proposed that animal research is justified if it furthers human advancement?
Gray (1991)
Which limitation means lab animal behaviour differs from natural behaviour?
Which limitation means lab animal behaviour differs from natural behaviour?
Lack of ecological validity
What brain feature distinguishes humans from other animals?
What brain feature distinguishes humans from other animals?
Proportionally larger cortex
What term did Singer (1975) use for prioritising human over animal suffering?
What term did Singer (1975) use for prioritising human over animal suffering?
Speciesism
Which 'R' involves using non-sentient alternatives whenever possible?
Which 'R' involves using non-sentient alternatives whenever possible?
Replacement
Which invertebrate is protected under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986?
Which invertebrate is protected under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986?
Octopus
How does animal research differ ethically from human research regarding pain?
How does animal research differ ethically from human research regarding pain?
Pain is permitted in animal research