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Use of animals in psychological research

Syllabus
9990–2028–2029
Objective
Level
AS

Use of animals in psychological research

Consider the use of animals in psychological research in relation to each core study, where appropriate.

Use use of animals in psychological research to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because use of animals in psychological research determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply use of animals in psychological research to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: Use of animals in psychological research is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level CAIE Psychology AS