Using animals for research studies for human drugs is an example of which theory?
1.
Utilitarianism
2.
Deontology
3.
Permission to treat
4.
Informed consent
ANS: 1
Utilitarianism is the doctrine that what is useful is good and the determining consideration of right conduct should be the usefulness of its consequences. In other words, determining what is "right" is based on the greatest benefit for the greatest number of people.
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