Question #N623
The article discusses how one researcher, David, is using a new method to study the behavior of chimpanzees in the wild. He believes his method is more effective than previous methods that involved capturing chimpanzees and studying them in a lab setting. David argues that his method offers a more realistic picture of chimpanzee behavior. He believes that chimpanzees are less likely to behave abnormally when they are in their natural habitat and that capturing and restraining them for the purpose of study can have a negative impact on their behavior.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?Correct Answer is: B
The passage focuses on David's argument that his method for studying chimpanzees in the wild is more effective than the previous methods used in lab settings. The other answer choices are either too broad or too narrow in their scope. Choice A is too extreme, as the passage doesn't suggest that chimpanzees should never be studied in lab settings. Choice C is too narrow in its scope, as the passage focuses on the effectiveness of David's method, not just on whether chimpanzees behave more normally in the wild. Choice D is too narrow, as the passage explains the rationale behind David's method, but the main idea is that David's method is more effective.