These standards apply to the use of animals in research except which of the following?
A) Psychologists acquire, care for, use and dispose of animals in compliance with current federal, state, and local laws and regulations with professional standards.
B) Psychologists make reasonable efforts to minimize the discomfort, infection, illness, and pain of animal subjects.
C) Psychologists perform surgical procedures under appropriate anesthesia and follow techniques to avoid infection and minimize pain during and after surgery.
D) Psychologists never terminate an animal's life.

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The correct answer is D because psychologists may need to euthanize animals as a humane way to end suffering or to fulfill the scientific aims of the study. However, psychologists must make every effort to minimize animal suffering throughout the experiment and to ensure that the use of animals is justified by potential scientific or educational benefits.

These Standards Apply to the Use of Animals in Research