Studies have shown that if rhesus monkeys are reared in isolation, their adult sexual behavior is severely disturbed, to the point where they may be incapable of reproducing. However, if mice are reared in isolation, their adult sexual behavior will nonetheless be normal. Which of the following statements best explains the difference in outcomes resulting from environmental deficit in monkeys and mice?
A. For all higher species, sexual activity is limited to a natural mechanism of reflexes and hormones.
B. Monkeys are incapable of learning through observation of their environment.
C. Environmental influences play a stronger role in sexuality as species become more evolved.
D. Sexual activity is purely a function of biology in monkeys.
Answer: C
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