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

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The study suggests that early experiences can inhibit aggressive behavior, as the kitten did not attack the rat despite being raised in the same cage.

Kuo Conducted a Study in Which He Raised a Kitten