Based on both the Harlows' research with rhesus monkeys and the case of Anna, the isolated child, one might reasonably conclude that:
A) the two species react differently to social isolation.
B) both monkeys and humans "bounce back" from long-term isolation.
C) even a few days of social isolation permanently damages both monkeys and humans.
D) long-term social isolation leads to permanent developmental damage in both monkeys and humans.

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Both the Harlows' research with rhesus monkeys and the case of Anna showed that long-term social isolation can lead to permanent developmental damage in both monkeys and humans. The monkeys who were isolated as infants showed social and emotional deficits that persisted even after they were reintegrated into social groups. Similarly, Anna suffered from severe cognitive and developmental delays after being kept isolated for the first five years of her life. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that long-term social isolation can have permanent effects on both monkeys and humans.

Based on Both the Harlows' Research with Rhesus Monkeys and the Case