Animals are used as subjects in learning experiments because:
A) some procedures can be used with animals, but not humans, for ethical reasons
B) the genetic background of animals can't be controlled, which mimics human subjects
C) the experiences of animal subjects, during experiments, cannot be tightly controlled
D) all of the above

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Animals are often used in experiments where the procedures would be unethical to perform on humans, allowing researchers to study phenomena that cannot be directly studied in human subjects. Choices B and C are incorrect because, in many cases, the genetic background of animals can be controlled (unlike in humans), and their experiences during experiments can be tightly controlled, which are actually advantages of using animal models.

Animals Are Used as Subjects in Learning Experiments Because