Which of the following situations would be offered as a justification for the use of animals in research?
A) Because communication is limited, animals are not subject to researcher biases.
B) Sometimes the course of even well-documented diseases need to be observed.
C) Psychology students need practice dissecting the brain and implanting electrodes.
D) In order to test the effects of brain damage on particular skills, animals offer a means of controlling the types of damage.

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The use of animals in research can be justified when it allows for the testing of the effects of brain damage on particular skills, as animals offer a means of controlling the types of damage. Choice A is incorrect because animals can still be subject to researcher biases, and communication limitations do not justify using animals in research. Choice B is incorrect as the observation of the course of diseases can also be done through clinical studies of human patients. Choice C is incorrect as using animals for the purpose of student practice does not offer a strong justification for animal research.

Which of the Following Situations Would Be Offered as a Justification