Theresa has studied the social life of chimpanzees for 10 years. She claims that chimpanzees are antisocial with other mammals, based on her observations in the wild. However, another researcher argues that this statement cannot be made, based on which of the following arguments?
A) the presumption of similarity
B) the socialization factor
C) the problem of induction
D) the problem with observation in an uncontrolled environment

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The problem of induction states that a conclusion based on past observations may not necessarily apply to future observations. Therefore, Theresa's claim that chimpanzees are antisocial with other mammals may not hold true for all cases, and cannot be generalized based on her past observations alone.

Theresa Has Studied the Social Life of Chimpanzees for 10