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    • 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
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