When Monkeys Were Raised in Isolation for the First Few

question 29

Multiple Choice

When monkeys were raised in isolation for the first few months of their lives and then introduced into a normal environment,

• A) it took three years to overcome the effects of deprivation.
• B) they were able to adjust and relate well with other monkeys.
• C) their behavior was affected,even three years later.
• D) the initial harmful social effect wore off after three years.

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