You are examining a monkey colony and notice that some of the young monkeys are behaving strangely. They appear either indifferent, terrified or aggressive compared to the other monkeys. What do you suspect based on what you know about social development?
A)The young monkeys are probably from a different colony.
B)The young monkeys are imprinting.
C)The young monkeys have some kind of brain damage.
D)The young monkeys were raising in isolation and later returned to the colony.
E)The young monkeys are being "bullied" by the other members of the colony.

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The behaviors described are consistent with the effects of social isolation on young animals, including monkeys. Studies have shown that animals raised in isolation from their peers during critical periods of social development can exhibit abnormal social behaviors when reintroduced to their species. These can include indifference, aggression, or fear, as they have not learned the social cues and behaviors that are normal for their species.

You Are Examining a Monkey Colony and Notice That Some