Introduction

Question 1

How does an evolutionary explanation differ from a functional explanation?

Answer 1

An evolutionary explanation states what evolved from what for example human use to have tali’s but we do not so we have small tail bone

Question 2

Describe reasons biological psychologist conduct much of their research on nonhuman animals

Answer 2

Sometimes the mechanisms of behave are easier to study in a nonhuman but we are curious about them

Question 3

What are the “three R’s” in the legal standards for animal research?

Answer 3

Reduction, replacement, and refinement

Question 4

How does the “minimalist” position differ from the “abolitionist” position?

Answer 4

A minimalist wishes to limit animal research to studies with little abolitionist wishes to git ride of all animals research

Question 5

What is meant by “monism”?

Answer 5

The idea that the mind is made of the same substance as the rest of the universe

Question 6

An ontogenetic explanation focuses on which of the following

Answer 6

How a behavior develops

Question 7

Of the following, which one is an example of an evolutionary explanation ( as opposed to a functional explanation) ?

Answer 7

Humans have a (tiny) tailbone because our ancient monkey-like ancestors had tail.

Question 8

Of the following, which is a reason favoring the use of animals in biological psychology research aimed at solving human problems?

Answer 8

The nervous system of nonhuman animals resembles that of humans in many ways.

Question 9

What does a “minimalist” favor with regard to animal research?

Answer 9

Animal research is permissible but should be held to a minimum