Harlow's Study of Baby Rhesus Monkeys Separated from Their Mothers

question 221

Multiple Choice

Harlow's study of baby rhesus monkeys separated from their mothers at birth demonstrated that the most important factor in attachment is:

• A)feeding.
• B)firm discipline.
• C)strict discipline.
• D)contact comfort.

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Definitions:

Uvula

A small fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate that hangs above the throat, playing roles in speech and preventing food from entering the nasal cavity.

Septum

A structure within the brain that acts as a partition between two cavities or spaces, important in both emotion and motivation.

Olfactory Membrane

A specialized epithelial tissue inside the nasal cavity involved in smell detection.

Activation-synthesis Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the brain's attempt to make sense of neural activity that occurs during sleep.