Necessity refers to the need to use an animal for research because of the _______ potential for advancement of our knowledge about behavior and mental processes.
A) slight
B) moderate
C) significant
D) inability to predict the

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Necessity implies that there is a significant potential for advancement of knowledge that cannot be achieved through other means. Therefore, only animals with a significant potential for advancing our understanding of behavior and mental processes should be used in research. Option A (slight) would suggest that animals are being used unnecessarily, while option B (moderate) may not justify the use of animals if other alternatives are available. Option D (inability to predict the) does not provide a clear rationale for using animals in research.

Necessity Refers to the Need to Use an Animal for Research