If an observer monkey sees another monkey react with fear in the presence of a snake,will the observer become afraid of snakes also?

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If an observer monkey sees another monkey react with fear in the presence of a snake,will the observer become afraid of snakes also?​

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The observer monkey will become afraid of snakes if it sees the snake as well, but not if it only sees the fear response in the other monkey. This is known as social learning or observational learning. However, the fear response may not be automatic and may also depend on factors such as past experiences and genetic predisposition. Thus, option C and D are not entirely accurate. Option A is not the best choice as monkeys are capable of social learning.

If an Observer Monkey Sees Another Monkey React with Fear