Harlow's Study of Attachment in Infant Monkeys
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According to Harlow's study on attachment in infant monkeys, what did the young monkeys choose when presented with two surrogate mothers?

  • The wire mother
  • The cloth covered mother (correct)
  • Both mothers equally
  • Neither mother

According to Bowlby, which behaviors in infants indicate strong attachment?

  • Both A and B (correct)
  • Expressing distress when their mothers are absent
  • Expressing joy with novel persons or environments
  • Neither A nor B

Why do infants express joy with novel persons or environments when their mother is present, according to Bowlby?

  • To explore and learn from new experiences (correct)
  • To establish social connections
  • To assert independence
  • To seek attention from their mother

From an evolutionary perspective, why does attachment strengthen at about 6 to 8 months of age?

<p>To ensure survival in novel environments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Harlow's study on attachment in infant monkeys reveal about their preference for surrogate mothers?

<p>They preferred the cloth covered mother for comfort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Harlow's study on attachment in infant monkeys, what materials were the surrogate mothers made of?

<p>Wire and cloth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bowlby, why do infants express distress when their mothers are absent?

<p>To signal their need for protection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Harlow's study on attachment in infant monkeys reveal about the young monkeys' preference for surrogate mothers?

<p>They preferred the cloth-covered mother (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Bowlby, what is the purpose of infants expressing joy with novel persons or environments when their mother is present?

<p>To keep themselves under adult supervision and away from danger (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does attachment strengthen at about 6 to 8 months of age from an evolutionary perspective?

<p>Infants develop locomotion skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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