The Central Point of Harlow's Experiments with "Surrogate Mothers" Was

question 39

Multiple Choice

The central point of Harlow's experiments with "surrogate mothers" was that:

• A)attachment occurs in primates as well as humans
• B)attachment is intrinsically tied to the feeding of the infant
• C)attachment is not limited to one "caregiver"
• D)none of the above

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Definitions:

Resolution Phase

In sexual response, the phase following orgasm during which the body returns to its pre-arousal state.

Sexual Response Cycle

A sequence of physiological and emotional changes that occur in the body during sexual behavior, typically described in four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Myotonia

A neuromuscular condition characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after a voluntary contraction.

Refractory Period

A period immediately following stimulation during which a nerve or muscle is unresponsive to further stimulation.