What Conclusion Did Harry Harlow Reach Based on His Research

question 105

Multiple Choice

What conclusion did Harry Harlow reach based on his research with infant monkeys?

• A) Monkeys will seek food at any cost, illustrating an innate tendency for survival.
• B) When deprived of a caregiver, monkeys will die within an average of six weeks.
• C) Monkeys raised with contact comfort developed a sense of security.
• D) Availability of food is the basis for forming attachment with a caregiver.

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