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Describe the role and purpose of the Committee on Animal Research and Ethics within the context of psychological research. In your description, identify its parent organization and explain what specific type of guidance it provides to researchers.

Question: Describe the role and purpose of the Committee on Animal Research and Ethics within the context of psychological research. In your description, identify its parent organization and explain what specific type of guidance it provides to researchers.

Sample answer: The Committee on Animal Research and Ethics is an organization within the American Psychological Association (APA). Its purpose is to provide detailed information and guidance regarding the APA's official position on the ethical use and humane treatment of nonhuman animal subjects in research.

Key points:

  • Identifies the American Psychological Association (APA) as the parent organization.
  • Explains that the committee provides detailed information and guidance.
  • Specifies that the guidance covers the ethical use and humane treatment of nonhuman animal subjects.

Rubric: The response must correctly identify the American Psychological Association (APA) as the parent organization. It must also state that the committee provides information or guidance concerning the APA's official position on the ethical use and humane treatment of nonhuman animal subjects.

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