using animals in both medical and psychological research.

Week 1 Topic:

Over the years there has been much controversy over using animals in both medical and psychological research.

• Read pages 49-53 in your textbook.
• Also conduct research outside of your text to find at least one reputable source on the pros and cons of using animals in research.
  • What are the two most compelling pros and why?
  • What are the two most compelling cons and why?

After conducting this research consider the following scenario:

• You are studying cocaine addiction in rats. An animal rights activist accuses you of animal cruelty. How can you defend your work?
• Your initial post (your response to the topic) must contain a citation. It is your ideas supported by research. Please refer to the APA Power Point in the Start Here section of the classroom for information on proper formatting. There will be a deduction of 20 points for failure to cite a source within your initial post and to provide a reference at the end of your initial post.

  3. Your initial post must be a minimum of 300 words and each response

Answer preview

For the longest time, critics argue that the use of animals is unethical, considering there are technologies that can simulate the animals’ behavior. Supporters claim that ethical guidelines provided by the American Psychology Association (APA) inform how to handle the animals during the research (Chapter two, n.d.). Amidst the conflicting arguments, it is essential knowing the pros and cons of using animals in research and determining how to defend the survey when accused by an animal rights activist.

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