A strict interpretation of the law of effect would not be a good way to explain how rhesus monkeys learn a fear of snakes because:

a. fear of snakes is inborn and need not been learned
b. the law of effect has been found to be incorrect where higher species are concerned
c. monkeys are genetically incapable of learning through the law of effect
d. it would require the monkeys learn through trial-and-error and risk being bitten

D

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