The authors cite reasons for why courses in the psychology of learning generally do not include research featuring live animals. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons they cite:
a. Most instructors are unfamiliar with actual research.
b. The equipment required for all students to engage in research can be prohibitively expensive.
c. Some people object to such research as unethical.
d. The cost of meeting official regulations for animal care can be prohibitive.
a. Most instructors are unfamiliar with actual research.
Answer feedback: The cost of equipment and that of animal care compliant with regulations both can be prohibitively expensive. Complaints about the unethical treatment of animals in research are not uncommon. Most instructors of courses in the psychology of learning have conducted human or nonhuman animal research or both as part of graduate training.
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