Studies with animals have found that if conditions are arranged such that an animal is continually defeated in fights with other animals of the same species, it will become more submissive. This effect is increased if the animal is when it suffers its first defeat.

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Young animals are more impressionable and their behaviors are more easily shaped by early experiences, such as defeat, leading to increased submissiveness.

Studies with Animals Have Found That If Conditions Are Arranged