Harlow's Studies with the Two Artificial Mothers Concluded That

question 28

Multiple Choice

Harlow's studies with the two artificial mothers concluded that

• A)infant monkeys were motivated by the need for contact and comfort.
• B)females isolated at birth from all social contact still develop into good mothers.
• C)infant monkeys are more attached to caregivers who provide food than to caregivers who provide comfort.
• D)monkeys were able to successfully overcome maternal separation and being socially isolated for years.

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