The Maternal World of Rats

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Years in human life (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the speaker mean by 'soft science'?

<p>Research that is not considered rigorous or important (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main topic of conversation between the speaker and Michael Meaney in the dark bar in Madrid?

<p>The behavior of mother rats towards their pups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's initial reaction to Michael Meaney's work on mother rats licking their pups?

<p>Amusement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the long-term effect on the adult rats that were licked and groomed heavily by their mothers?

<p>They become completely different animals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the speaker's opinion about the use of tax dollars in funding research on mother rats licking their pups?

<p>It is a waste of money (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the similarity between the behavior of mother rats and humans when it comes to licking their offspring?

<p>Both do it in-between (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a clone or twin?

<p>A person with similar genetic makeup (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the clone in the text?

<p>Given to a traveling circus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible difference between the protagonist and the clone in terms of upbringing?

<p>Access to nutritious food (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How old are the protagonist and the clone when they meet for lunch?

<p>50 years old (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical feature does the text mention the clone may have?

<p>A tattoo on its face (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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