The Harlow Experiments to Discover the Effects of Social Isolation

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Harlow experiments to discover the effects of social isolation on rhesus monkeys showed that:

• A) monkeys isolated for six months were highly fearful when returned to others of their kind.
• B) isolated monkeys able to cuddle artificial mothers developed normally.
• C) even several days of social isolation permanently damaged infant monkeys.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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