1.3 The Use Of Animals In Research

Question 0

One. The underlying ____ of ____ are similar across species and sometimes easier to study in a non-human species.

Answer 0

mechanisms of behaviour

Question 1

Given that most biological psychologists and neuroscientists are primarily interested in human brain and human behaviour, why do they study ____? There are four reasons.

Answer 1

nonhumans

Question 2

Two. We are interested in ____ for their own sake.

Answer 2

animals

Question 3

Three. What we learn about animals sheds light on ____ evolution.

Answer 3

human

Question 4

Four. Legal or ethical ____ prevent certain kinds of research on humans.

Answer 4

restrictions

Question 5

The legal standard emphasises “the three Rs”: ____ of animal numbers (using few animals), ____ (using computer models or other substitute for animals, when possible), and ____ (modify the procedures to reduce pain and discomfort).

Answer 5

reduction, replacement, refinement

Question 6

The ____ of using animals in research is controversial. Some research does inflict stress or pain on animals; however, many research questions can be investigated only through animal research.

Answer 6

ethics