In the 1950s, a Famous Experiment of Rhesus Monkeys Reared

question 32

Multiple Choice

In the 1950s, a famous experiment of rhesus monkeys reared with terry-cloth and wire-mesh "surrogate mothers" provided evidence that

• A) attachment does not depend on hunger satisfaction.
• B) the infant's characteristics play the largest role in the relationship.
• C) sensitive caregiving is key to the development of a secure attachment pattern.
• D) attachment security in infancy is highly dependent on hunger satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Probability

The measure of the likelihood that an event will occur, quantified as a number between 0 and 1.

Fibrillin

A glycoprotein that is crucial for the formation of elastic fibers found in connective tissue, providing strength and flexibility.

Elastic Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that is rich in elastic fibers, providing flexibility and strength to the structures it supports.

Marfan Syndrome

Autosomal dominant genetic disorder of the connective tissue, specifically the fibrillin protein.