But in one group, the rabbits were removed from their cages, held, petted, talked to, played with, and in the other group, the rabbits remained in their cages and were left alone.
Mas, em um grupo, os coelhos eram tirados de suas gaiolas e lhes davam colo e carinho, além de conversarem e brincarem com eles, enquanto, no outro grupo, os coelhos permaneciam nas gaiolas e eram deixados sozinhos.