How do the findings of Harlow and Harlow (1962,1977)on rhesus monkeys relate to humans?
A) The rhesus monkeys are very resilient and recovered from early periods of isolation as humans would.
B) The monkeys were later able to integrate with other monkeys,showing socialization can be effective at a later date.
C) Because humans rely more heavily on social learning than monkeys do,the process of socialization is even more important for us.
D) The findings were in fact not related to humans as rhesus monkeys are too different.

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Harlow and Harlow's findings on rhesus monkeys suggest that socialization is crucial for normal emotional and cognitive development in primates. While humans and rhesus monkeys have some differences, both species rely heavily on social learning and interaction, and therefore the process of socialization is likely just as important, if not more so, for humans.

How Do the Findings of Harlow and Harlow (1962,1977)on Rhesus