In Harlow's Classic Experiments, Frightened Infant Monkeys Ran to a Surrogate

question 212

Multiple Choice

In Harlow's classic experiments, frightened infant monkeys ran to a surrogate "mother" that offered ________.

• A) food and warmth
• B) warmth only
• C) food only
• D) warmth and contact comfort

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Definitions:

Trait Theory

A personality theory that advocates breaking down behavior patterns into a series of observable traits in order to understand human behavior.

Observable Characteristics

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