Harlow's Research on Baby Rhesus Monkeys Showed That the Baby

question 59

Multiple Choice

Harlow's research on baby rhesus monkeys showed that the baby monkeys preferred the

• A) cloth mothers over the wire mothers.
• B) wire mothers over the cloth mothers.
• C) cloth mothers over the wire mothers only when the cloth mothers provided food.
• D) wire mothers over the cloth mothers only when the wire mothers provided food.

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Definitions:

Social Comparison Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals determine their own worth based on how they stack up against others.

Academic Self-concept

An individual's perceptions, beliefs, and feelings about their academic abilities and potential, influencing motivation and performance in educational settings.

Motivation

The process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors, driven by the desire to fulfill a need or achieve a goal.

Academic Performance

The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals, often assessed through grades or standardized tests.