Question:
But in child care, as in the behavioral sciences generally, we could have saved ourselves a lot of time and trouble by recognizing at the outset that people are animals, and pondering the implications of that fact.

Does it follow that "Accepting that people are animals is beneficial to understanding human behavior."?
Answer:
yes

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And it mayn't be so at all!

Does it follow that "And there is little chance that it may be so."?
Answer:
it is not possible to tell

Question:
I shifted uncomfortably in my seat.

Does it follow that "I was doing a handstand. "?
Answer:
no

Question:
of federal program coordinators

Does it follow that "of the baker down the street"?
Answer:
no