One claim in the psychology of learning and cognition is that psychologists can use animals in research on learning and cognition responsibly, so that the research is ethically justified. Discuss this claim with reference to animal research on one or more cognitive processes.
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The claim that the use of animals in cognitive research is ethically justified can be supported, but only under limited conditions. Animal studies have contributed significantly to the psychology of learning and cognition because they allow a high level of experimental control and can investigate processes that would b