The Harlow's Wire Mothers Quiz

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According to Harlow's experiments with substitute mothers made of wire, what aspect of nurturing was demonstrated to be important?

  • Physical touch (correct)
  • Verbal communication
  • Feeding
  • Eye contact

What material were the substitute mothers made of in Harlow's experiments?

  • Fabric
  • Wire (correct)
  • Wood
  • Plastic

What was the purpose of Harlow's experiments with substitute mothers?

  • To determine the importance of feeding in nurturing
  • To study the effects of nurturing on infant development (correct)
  • To analyze the impact of verbal communication in nurturing
  • To investigate the role of eye contact in nurturing

Which attachment style did Mary Ainsworth find most frequently in her research?

<p>Secure attachment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Mary Ainsworth's research, which attachment style was least commonly observed?

<p>Disorganized attachment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cases did Mary Ainsworth find secure attachment in her research?

<p>66% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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