In one study, orangutans imitated the behavior of both humans and other orangutans, but they were more likely to imitate high-status or dominant models than low-status models. The orangutans were also more likely to imitate models with whom they had close relationships, such as biological parents, siblings, or their human caregivers. They virtually never imitated human strangers. This study illustrates that _____ factors seem to play a role in observational learning in primates, just as they do with humans.
A) operant
B) classical
C) motivational
D) sexual

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The study suggests that motivational factors, such as imitating high-status or dominant models and models with whom they have close relationships, are important in observational learning in primates. Operant and classical conditioning do not appear to be relevant in this study, and there is no indication that sexual factors were involved.

In One Study, Orangutans Imitated the Behavior of Both Humans