ETHICAL GUIDELINES - 2.2 Ethical Guidelines In Relation To Animal Participants

Question 1

Define Replacements

Answer 1

Where researchers should consider replacing animal experiments with videos / computer simulations

Question 2

Define Species and Strain

Answer 2

Psychologists should choose species which are scientifically and ethically suitable for the intended use

Question 3

Define Procedures

Answer 3

Research that enriches instead of harms should be considered

Question 4

Define Pain and Distress

Answer 4

Very important for any research that causes physiological / psychological pain or distress to be avoided

Question 5

Define Housing

Answer 5

Isolation and crowding should be avoided

Question 6

Define Reward, Deprivation and Aversive Stimuli

Answer 6

The animal’s normal eating and drinking habits and metabolic requirements should be considered

Question 7

Define Anaesthesia, Analgesia & Euthanasia

Answer 7

Animals are meant to be protected form pain relating to surgery and euthanized if they suffer from lasting pain