Which of the following guidelines is true of the use of nonhuman animals in experiments?
A. Researchers may avoid exerting any experimental control over the research animals.
B. Researchers must minimize discomfort, illness, and pain for the animals.
C. Researchers may use procedures that subject animals to distress even if alternative procedures are available.
D. Researchers must only choose nonhuman subjects that have a short life span.
Answer: B
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a. a control variable. b. the dependent variable. c. the independent variable. d. an extraneous variable.
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A. contingent B. reverse C. skip D. filter
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