Kuo Conducted a Study in Which He Raised a Kitten

Multiple Choice

Kuo conducted a study in which he raised a kitten in the same cage as a rat. As an adult, the cat refrained from attacking the rat, and, in fact, the two became close companions. The cat never chased or attacked any other rats as well. This study indicates that:

A) aggressive behavior can be inhibited by early experiences
B) aggression is not instinctive
C) aggression is not instinctive in cats
D) the aggressive instinct does not operate when an animal is raised in captivity