Intro

• The use of non-human animals in psychological research

  The 'benefits' this brings to us can be considered unethical due to the risk to the animals used
• Controversy around using non-human animals in psychological research


  • Benefits psychologists due to the number of differences between them and humans
• When evaluating this research


  We must balance the broader societal benefits against potential harm to the animals used
• Strength of using non-human animals


  • Animal studies have led to theories applicable to humans
• Generalising findings from animals and humans


  Is questionable due to human complexity and their higher cognitive capabilities