Topic 2 DQ1: Should humans use animals for psychological research? Give examples from this week's assigned readings or other sources to defend your position. “Should humans use animals for psychological research?”

Topic 2 DQ1: Should humans use animals for psychological research? Give examples from this week's assigned readings or other
sources to defend your position.
“Should humans use animals for psychological research?” Yes, no, and depending on: the type of psychological research, what is the
true purpose of the research, and the psychological research methods that are being used on animals. Per Bennet 2012, terminating the
use of animals in research has always been the collaborated goal of passionate individuals and animal right organizations. In some
cases, these organizations can sometimes be militant/terrorist, animal rights groups.
 
Before I can begin in this discussion, I would like to start off by saying, “I am not an animal activist”. However, my views on this
matter is off and on (wishy-washy). This is the “depend” part to the question, which include some information from books and
magazine articles I have read over the years. There is clear evidence of my fondness toward animals. I also have a Hidden distaste on
animals being placed in zoos and being used in circuses for the amusement of others. On the other side to this, I have a dog that I love
dearly. I stand firm on not using animals of any sort in psychological research that uses inhumane approaches. However, I known
some of the many wonderful things from this type of research has helped all of us in some form or another. Animals treatment in
psychological research is often misunderstood. This is usually the social views of an enormous group of individuals with isolated
information.
The guidelines that are governed within the United States regulations in animal research are rigorous approaches that includes
penalties and fines. I myself wasn’t aware of this, until recent reading. There are a tremendous number of scientists who approach this
issue with the wellbeing of the animal in mind. Their discoveries not only lead to the improvement of humans, but is a benefit to the
health and welfare of the animals as well. Certain complex animal species has been replaced for less valuable ones. Rats, Rabbits,
sheep, reptiles, and amphibians are more widely preferred because of the reproducing numbers in which these types of species can
produce (Bennett, 2012).
References:
Bennett, A. J. (2012). Animal research: The bigger picture and why we need psychologists to speak out. PsycEXTRA Dataset.
doi:10.1037/e553492012-010 http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2012/04/animal-research.aspx
References:
Bennett, A. J. (2012). Animal research: The bigger picture and why we need psychologists to speak out. PsycEXTRA Dataset.
doi:10.1037/e553492012-010