Rhesus Monkeys That Have Been Reared in the Laboratory

question 311

Multiple Choice

Rhesus monkeys that have been reared in the laboratory:

• A)show a strong fear of snakes, even if they have never witnessed other monkeys reacting fearfully
• B)cannot be conditioned to show a fear response to snakes
• C)only show a strong fear of snakes if they have been attacked and bitten by a snake
• D)only show a strong fear of snakes if they have witnessed other monkeys reacting fearfully

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