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According to the speaker, what is the focus of Michael Meaney's work?
According to the speaker, what is the focus of Michael Meaney's work?
- Exploring the wastage of tax dollars
- Analyzing the differences between adult rats and adult humans
- Studying the behavior of mother rats (correct)
- Investigating the effects of alcohol on the brain
What was the initial reaction of the speaker towards Michael Meaney's work?
What was the initial reaction of the speaker towards Michael Meaney's work?
- The speaker thought it was a waste of tax dollars (correct)
- The speaker was uninterested
- The speaker found it fascinating
- The speaker was confused
What happens to the rats when they are licked and groomed heavily by their mothers?
What happens to the rats when they are licked and groomed heavily by their mothers?
- They become more aggressive towards other rats
- They become more receptive to alcohol
- They become completely different animals as adults (correct)
- They become less social
How long does the speaker mention that the effects of the mother rats' behavior last in the pups?
How long does the speaker mention that the effects of the mother rats' behavior last in the pups?
What did the speaker mean by 'soft science'?
What did the speaker mean by 'soft science'?
What is the main topic of conversation between the speaker and Michael Meaney in the dark bar in Madrid?
What is the main topic of conversation between the speaker and Michael Meaney in the dark bar in Madrid?
What is the speaker's initial reaction to Michael Meaney's work on mother rats licking their pups?
What is the speaker's initial reaction to Michael Meaney's work on mother rats licking their pups?
What is the long-term effect on the adult rats that were licked and groomed heavily by their mothers?
What is the long-term effect on the adult rats that were licked and groomed heavily by their mothers?
What is the speaker's opinion about the use of tax dollars in funding research on mother rats licking their pups?
What is the speaker's opinion about the use of tax dollars in funding research on mother rats licking their pups?
What is the similarity between the behavior of mother rats and humans when it comes to licking their offspring?
What is the similarity between the behavior of mother rats and humans when it comes to licking their offspring?
What is a clone or twin?
What is a clone or twin?
What happened to the clone in the text?
What happened to the clone in the text?
What is a possible difference between the protagonist and the clone in terms of upbringing?
What is a possible difference between the protagonist and the clone in terms of upbringing?
How old are the protagonist and the clone when they meet for lunch?
How old are the protagonist and the clone when they meet for lunch?
What physical feature does the text mention the clone may have?
What physical feature does the text mention the clone may have?
