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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?

To ensure survival in novel environments Signup and view all the answers

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

They preferred the cloth covered mother for comfort Signup and view all the answers

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

Wire and cloth Signup and view all the answers

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

To signal their need for protection 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?

They preferred the cloth-covered mother 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?

To keep themselves under adult supervision and away from danger Signup and view all the answers

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

Infants develop locomotion skills Signup and view all the answers