There are many strengths and weaknesses to using animals in psychological research. Animals are often used in place of humans in a study as many behaviourists believe that humans and animals learn in similar ways. However the use of animals in studies is very contentious as often animals will come to harm in studies. This harm mat be psychical, resulting in death of the animal. Resulting in a controversy as many believe that to end the suffering of animals, there should be an out right ban in animal testing.
however many argue that harm against animals can be prevented with the implementation of legislation to reduce the harm induced on animals. it is argued that animals can feel the same as humans, suggesting that harm caused in completely unethical
There are many arguments for and against using animals within psychology, highlighting the benefits animals testing can have
