Which of the following statements is true?
A)Humans are the only species that recognize violations of distributive justice.
B)Even primates react negatively when they are overbenefitted by positive inequity.
C)Some primates,such as capuchins,respond negatively when they are "paid" less than others for the same amount of work.
D)Except for humans,primates suffer from "reciprocity blindness": they cannot distinguish between equitable and inequitable reward distributions.
E)Only humans display free-riding.

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Studies have shown that some primates, such as capuchins, respond negatively when they are "paid" less than others for the same amount of work, indicating a recognition of violations of distributive justice. Option A is incorrect because research has shown that primates have the ability to recognize and respond to violations of distributive justice. Option B is also incorrect because studies have shown that primates react negatively to under-benefiting (being paid less for the same work) as well as over-benefiting. Option D is incorrect because research has shown that primates have the ability to distinguish between equitable and inequitable reward distributions. Option E is also incorrect because free-riding, or benefiting from a group without contributing, has been observed in some nonhuman primate species.

Which of the Following Statements Is True