PSY 2311st Edition Lecture 19Outline of Last Lecture I. Animal Research TodayII. Animal Research in PsychIII. Animal Welfare Today: The PlayersIV. Major Arguments Against Animal ResearchV. Regulation of Animal ResearchOutline of Current Lecture II. Practical SignificanceCurrent LecturePractical Significance● Social importance-- benefits resulting from applying a research result to influence everyday life● Can research results be applied?○ the moon illusion-- moon looks huge at the horizon and as it rises it looks smaller○ ways to use the moon illusion to better peoples lives?■ none, it is true but it doesn't really matter● Should the results be applied?○ is it important for people to see better without their glasses?■ not really○ an effect can be real but trivial○ judging practical significance requires a cost-benefits analysis that is not completely objective○ which problems are most important to solve?○ what benefits if this IV is manipulated in the real world?■ how serious a problem?○ What does it cost to manipulate?■ are there other ways to solve the problem?■ Resource limitations?● Who decides whether research findings will be applied to improve lives?○ public issues affect many people○ stakeholders-- those who are affected, have expertise, or have authority to decide■ citizens■ scientists■ government officials■ professionals○ each have different motivation, knowledge, and ideas about the research
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