Biopsychology uses both human and nonhuman subjects, and there are different sorts of ethical issues associated with the use of each. Write at least 350 words answering the following two questions:
Balancing Act: Ethics in Animal Research
Read this article https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6826930/Links to an external site.
How can researchers effectively balance the pursuit of scientific knowledge and the ethical treatment of animal subjects, particularly in light of the 3 R’s (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) principles?
Informed Choices: Consent Challenges in Human Research
Read this article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5543760/Links to an external site.
Reflecting on the concept of informed consent, what specific challenges exist in ensuring genuine understanding and voluntary participation, especially when working with vulnerable populations in human research?