Harlow and Colleagues' Studies with Infant Rhesus Monkeys Reared in Isolation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Harlow and colleagues' studies with infant rhesus monkeys reared in isolation demonstrated that, compared to monkeys reared normally with their mothers, those reared in isolation and then placed with other monkeys

• A) rose into leadership positions.
• B) died early of unusual infections.
• C) were unable to communicate effectively with other monkeys.
• D) had intense attachments to the other monkeys.

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Definitions:

Irregular Sleeping

Patterns of sleep that are not consistent, such as varying bedtimes and wake times, leading to potential disruptions in sleep quality.

Slow-to-Warm-Up

Describes individuals, typically children, who are cautious and less active in new situations but become more comfortable over time.

Temperament

Inherent aspects of an individual's personality, such as mood, disposition, and reactivity, typically observed in infancy and thought to be biologically based.

Thomas and Chess

Researchers known for their studies on temperament, describing how innate personality characteristics influence how one interacts with the environment.