Research on curiosity suggests that curiosity is a:
A) uniquely human motivation.
B) motive for a number of mammalian species.
C) learned motivation.
D) weak motive with little influence over human behavior.

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Research has shown that curiosity is not unique to humans but is also present in other mammals, such as rodents and primates. Thus, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because curiosity is not unique to humans. Option C is partly correct because curiosity can be learned, but it is also an innate motivation. Option D is incorrect because curiosity has been found to be a strong motive that influences human behavior.

Research on Curiosity Suggests That Curiosity Is A