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Animal Subject Ethics Assignment Week3

Animal Subject Ethics Assignment Week3

Q Some argue that animal research is inherently flawed in terms of being ethical because unlike human participants, animals do not consent to be involved in research. Do you agree with this perspective? Discuss the history of using animals for various types of scientific research. Given that animals do not consent to be involved in research projects, what sorts of extra precautions should be taken to ensure that they receive the most humane treatment possible? Your answer should be in the form of a well-organized, five paragraph essay.

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Animal research is psychological research or any research is amongst the most debated topics. They argue that the animals, if they had enough intelligence and could speak for themselves, they would never be a part of any such experiment by choice. So, according to that perspective from every angle the psychological research which uses different kinds of animal subjects, always is unethical. So, there are many organizations that fight against the use of the animals in the psychological experiments. In all circumstances there is requirement for a well-planned consent letter from the person who is considered responsible for the animals.