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Programmers Who Were Working on a Chess-Playing Supercomputer Asked a Psychologist

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Programmers who were working on a chess-playing supercomputer asked a psychologist from their university for some help in working out the problem-solving algorithms they would be using. The psychologist who helped with this project was MOST likely a _____ psychologist.


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Harlow's Studies

A series of experiments conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow, which demonstrated the importance of caregiving and companionship in social and cognitive development among monkeys.

Attachment

A psychological and emotional bond that forms between individuals, often discussed in the context of the connection between a child and caregiver.

Providing Comfort

The act of offering physical ease or emotional support to alleviate pain or distress.

Secure Attachments

Emotional bonds characterized by trust and a sense of safety in relationships, often developed in early childhood.

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