Biologist Zing Yang Kuo (1961) demonstrated that a cat that had been raised from birth with a rat in the same cage would attack neither that specific rat nor other rats. This research suggests that __________.

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Kuo's experiment indicates that aggressive behaviors, which might be considered instinctive, can actually be modified or suppressed through specific experiences, such as growing up with a rat. This suggests that the environment and experiences play a significant role in shaping or altering what might be considered natural or instinctive behaviors, including aggression.

Biologist Zing Yang Kuo (1961) Demonstrated That a Cat That