Many psychologists conduct research involving animal subjects. Often, these researchers use rodents (Figure 3) or birds as the subjects of their experiments—the APA estimates that 90% of all animal research in psychology uses these species (American Psychological Association, n.d.). Because many b...
Additionally, there are concerns about thepsychological well-being of animals used in research, as they may experience stress, fear, and other negative emotions as a result of their treatment. These ethical considerations highlight the need to carefully evaluate the impact of animal research on the...
The Ethics of Psychological ResearchRoss, MW. (1981). The ethics of experiments on higher animals. Social Science in Medicine, 13. 51-60.Ross, M. 1981. The ethics of experiments on higher animals. Social Science in Medicine . 13(F):51–60....
Behavioral Evaluation of the Psychological Welfare and Environmental Requirements of Agricultural Research Animals: Theory, Measurement, Ethics, and Practi... The welfare of agricultural research animals relies not only on measures of good health but also on the presence of positive emotional states and...
1. a person who studies and resolves questions of right and wrong in conduct. 2. an oversubtle or specious reasoner. —casuistic,adj. casuistry 1. the branch of ethics or theology that studies the relation of general ethical principles to particular cases of conduct or conscience. ...
InBiopolitics of the More-Than-HumanJoseph Pugliese examines the concept of the biopolitical through a nonanthropocentric lens, arguing that more-than-human entities—from soil and orchards to animals and water—are actors and agents in their own right with legitimate claims to justice. Examining oc...
Guidance on preparing ethics statements in support of research findings, with multiple examples of scenarios and statements to get you started. Studies involving humans Studies involving animals Studies not involving humans or animals Global research ethics and inclusion ...
Research Involving Human SubjectsClinical Trials RegistrationResearch Involving the Use of Animals in ResearchResearch Involving Cell LinesResearch Involving PlantsDual Use Research of ConcernSex and Gender in ResearchBorders and TerritoriesPotential Conflicts of Interest...
Concern for animal pain and distress is a major concern, and animal biological and psychological natures should be respected. If killing animals is necessary, research animal death should be painless. Minimizing animal stress and pain is not only a moral requirement but a scientific one as well,...
W HY DO WE NEED A C ODE OF E THICS IN RESEARCH ? Protect Human (& Animal) Rights and is intended to cover ALL research and professional practice involving humans (and animals) not limited to Psychology. To guide scientists and practitioners about which procedures or behaviours are...