ASSIGNMENT 04
PS350 Biological Psychology
Directions: Unless otherwise stated, answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct
English, spelling, and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should be
four (4) double?spaced pages; refer to the “Format Requirements? page for specific format
requirements.
Part A
The author of your textbook is a proponent of using animals for scientific research to gain insight
into human medical, mental, and behavioral issues. She maintains that animal experimentation is
a necessary part of that research.
a. Present two (2) reasons that the author argues to justify the use of animals in
psychological research.
b. Provide one (1) specific example to support each argument.
Part B
Genetic research methods are extremely useful to the study of the physiology of behavior
because they help researchers understand the role of genetics in physiological differences across
individuals.
a. Identify one (1) genetic method and explain how this method is used to study genetic
factors, providing two (2) examples.
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this assignment.
