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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Definitions:

Stimuli

External or internal factors that provoke a response or reaction from a biological organism or psychological system.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, serving as a starting point for further investigation.

Accuracy

The degree to which a measurement, calculation, or specification conforms to the correct value or a standard.

Politic

Strategies and activities associated with governance, decision-making within groups or organizations, or the exercise of authority and influence.