The Harlows' Infant Monkeys Used an Artificial Cloth Mother as a Secure

question 233

Multiple Choice

The Harlows' infant monkeys used an artificial cloth mother as a secure base for

• A) conservation.
• B) delay of gratification.
• C) exploration.
• D) object permanence.

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Definitions:

Uterine Contractions

The tightening and relaxing of the uterus muscles, which can occur during menstruation, childbirth, or at other times, serving various physiological functions.

Birth Canal

The pathway through which a fetus passes during childbirth, comprised of the cervix, vagina, and vulva.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the fetus while removing waste products.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate vital body processes and other endocrine glands.