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 they were 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 these are correct.

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The Harlow experiments demonstrated that monkeys isolated for six months exhibited significant fear and social deficits when reintroduced to other monkeys. The other options are incorrect as the experiments showed that artificial mothers did not lead to normal development, and several days of isolation did not cause permanent damage.

The Harlow Experiments to Discover the Effects of Social Isolation