Based on 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 indicate that long-term social isolation leads to permanent developmental damage in both monkeys and humans. The monkeys in Harlow's study exhibited abnormal behaviors and difficulties with socialization even after being reintroduced to the group, and Anna, who was isolated for the first five years of her life, never fully developed social or intellectual skills. Therefore, option D is the most reasonable conclusion to draw.

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