Social Recovery of Monkeys Isolated for the First Year of Life: 1. Rehabilitation and Therapy.

Novak, M. A.; Harlow, H. F.

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ERIC Number: EJ139786

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Publication Date: 1975

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Social Recovery of Monkeys Isolated for the First Year of Life: 1. Rehabilitation and Therapy

Novak, M. A.; Harlow, H. F.

Developmental Psychology, 11, 4, 453-465, Jul 75

This experiment demonstrated that 12-month-old monkeys reared in social isolation developed appropriate species-typical behavior through the use of adaptation, self pacing of visual input and exposure to younger "therapist" monkeys. A critical period of socialization is not indicated in the rhesus monkey. (GO)

Descriptors: Animal Behavior, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Environmental Influences, Nature Nurture Controversy, Social Isolation, Socialization, Therapeutic Environment

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