Harlow's Studies with Young Monkeys Showed

question 63

Multiple Choice

Harlow's studies with young monkeys showed

• A)that monkeys prefer soft mothers over food.
• B)that monkeys prefer the mother who provides food regardless of other factors.
• C)that monkeys prefer a wire mother in stressful situations.
• D)none of the above

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