What is the authors' position on the use of animal research in psychology?
A)Animal research provides important insights but also comes with costs in terms of death and suffering of these subjects.
B)All animal research must be ended as soon as is possible.
C)It is more desirable to harm animals than to harm humans in the research process.
D)Results from animal research cannot inform us of how the same phenomenon occurs with humans.

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The authors' position is that animal research provides important insights, but it also comes with costs in terms of the death and suffering of these subjects. This suggests that while the authors value the insights gained through animal research, they recognize that there are ethical concerns that must be taken seriously. There is no indication that the authors believe all animal research should be ended or that it is more desirable to harm animals than to harm humans, and they do not suggest that results from animal research are irrelevant to understanding human behavior.

What Is the Authors' Position on the Use of Animal