Which of the Following Theories of Attachment Was Effectively Discredited

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories of attachment was effectively discredited by the work of Harry Harlow?

• A) Babies become attached to adults who are pleasant to touch.
• B) Babies become attached to adults who provide them with nourishment.
• C) Babies become attached to adults who smile at them.
• D) Babies become attached to adults who talk in quiet voices.

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