Kuo Conducted a Study in Which He Raised a Kitten

question 61

Multiple Choice

Kuo conducted a study in which he raised a kitten in the same cage as a rat. As an adult, the cat refrained from attacking the rat, and, in fact, the two became close companions. The cat never chased or attacked any other rats as well. This study indicates that:

• A) aggressive behavior can be inhibited by early experiences
• B) aggression is not instinctive
• C) aggression is not instinctive in cats
• D) the aggressive instinct does not operate when an animal is raised in captivity

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