Concern over the use of animals in research has led researchers to seek alternatives to the use of animals. Which of these is one of the alternatives that researchers have devised in recent decades?
a) Researchers are relying on the use of correlational research in place of experimental research.
b) Bacteria and fertilized chicken eggs have been used as substitutes for animals in tests on toxic chemicals.
c) Computer projections of the possible effects of chemicals on the brain are used to replace experiments on live animals.
d) Researchers are relying on panels of experts to make predictions on the possible outcomes of experiments based on their experiences.
ANS: b
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According to the most recent evidence, what can be said of Piaget's findings?
a. The capacities of infants usually are not as high as claimed by Piaget. b. Object permanence has been shown as early as 1 month of age, thus refuting Piaget's claim that it is not established until toddlerhood. c. Piaget's theory seems to underestimate the age by which a child masters egocentrism and object permanence. d. Piaget's concept that the qualitative changes in cognitive processing is more important than the quantitative changes has been effectively refuted. e. They were so groundless that the views of Vygotsky completely eclipsed them.
Following an experiment, a researcher plans to post children's names and intelligence test scores on the door of their classroom. This violates which of the following research rights?
A) privacy B) informed consent C) beneficial treatments D) protection from harm