Studies of Vervet Monkeys Show That Male Monkeys Prefer to Play

question 34

Multiple Choice

Studies of vervet monkeys show that male monkeys prefer to play with toy cars and balls, while female monkeys prefer to play with dolls. How do the monkeys' preferences relate to toy preferences observed in human children?

• A) Results are different in humans and monkeys, suggesting that the two species evolved differently to meet specific social needs.
• B) Results are different in humans and monkeys, suggesting that human play patterns are influenced by parents but monkey play patterns are not.
• C) Results are the same in humans and monkeys, suggesting a social or parental basis for gender differences.
• D) Results are the same in humans and monkeys, suggesting an evolutionary basis for gender differences.
• E) Results are the same in humans and monkeys, but this is irrelevant because they are different species.