The Harlow experiments to discover the effects of social isolation on rhesus monkeys showed that:
A) monkeys isolated for six months were highly fearful when returned to others of their kind.
B) isolated monkeys able to cuddle artificial mothers developed normally.
C) even several days of social isolation permanently damaged infant monkeys.
D) All of the above are correct.

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The Harlow experiments demonstrated that monkeys isolated for six months exhibited significant social deficits, including fearfulness, when reintroduced to other monkeys.

The Harlow Experiments to Discover the Effects of Social Isolation