Rethinking the Three R's in Animal Research [electronic resource] : Replacement, Reduction, Refinement /
Lauwereyns, Jan.author.
This work challenges the current reliance on "The Three R's" or Replacement, Reduction and Refinement which direct most animal research in the behavioral sciences. The author argues that these principles that were developed in the 1950's to guide the use of animals in research studies are outdated. He suggests that the notions of refinement and reduction are often ill-defined and can be useful only in cases where replacement is impossible. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Concept Fatigue with the Three Rs -- 2. A Mismatch between Micromotives and Macrobehavior -- 3. The Monkey Question -- 4. If Not Replacement, then Agreement -- 5. Conclusion.
This work challenges the current reliance on "The Three R's" or Replacement, Reduction and Refinement which direct most animal research in the behavioral sciences. The author argues that these principles that were developed in the 1950's to guide the use of animals in research studies are outdated. He suggests that the notions of refinement and reduction are often ill-defined and can be useful only in cases where replacement is impossible. .
Cognitive psychology.
Neurosciences.
Bioethics.
Psychology—Methodology.
Psychological measurement.
Cognitive Psychology.
Neurosciences.
Bioethics.
Psychological Methods/Evaluation.