Which Statement Is TRUE Regarding Emotions in Nonhuman Animals

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE regarding emotions in nonhuman animals?

• A) Emotions cannot be studied in nonhuman animals because there is no way to assess whether such animals have a subjective experience of emotions like humans do.
• B) The biological responses made in emotional situations are similar in humans and nonhuman animals.
• C) Nonhuman animals do not display any overt behaviors that can be linked to emotions.
• D) Different animals have vastly different reactions to emotional stimuli.

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