Question

question 14
a research study found that when monkeys raised in a laboratory observed monkeys raised in the wild react fearfully to seeing snakes, they found that the lab - raised monkeys acquired a fear of snakes very easily. what might we learn from this kind of study about how phobias can be acquired?
a both a and b are correct.
b \phobias can be acquired through observational (i.e., vicarious) learning.\
c neither a nor b is correct
d \there are some things, such as snakes or heights, that primates brains are biologically predisposed to more readily associate with fear.\

Explanation:

The study shows that lab - raised monkeys (which had no prior exposure to snakes in a natural fear - inducing context) could acquire a fear of snakes by observing wild monkeys. This indicates that phobias (fear of snakes in this case) can be learned through observational (vicarious) learning (Option B). Also, the fact that certain stimuli (like snakes, which are evolutionarily relevant threats) can be more easily associated with fear (as primates seem to be biologically predisposed to associate them with fear, Option A). For example, in evolutionary terms, snakes have been a threat, so there might be a biological preparedness.

Answer:

A. Both A and B are correct.