Studies with animals have found that if conditions are arranged such that an animal is continually defeated in fights with other animals of the same species, it will become more submissive. This effect is increased if the animal is _________ when it suffers its first defeat.
A)ostracized
B)weakened
C)mature
D)young

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Studies have shown that animals that experience defeat at a young age are more likely to become submissive in later encounters. This is because early experiences can have a lasting impact on an animal's social behavior and hierarchy within its group.

Studies with Animals Have Found That If Conditions Are Arranged