What conclusion did Harry Harlow reach based on his research with infant monkeys?
A. Monkeys will seek food at any cost, illustrating an innate tendency for survival.
B. When deprived of a caregiver, monkeys will die within an average of six weeks.
C. Contact comfort was more important than food for monkeys during this developmental stage.
D. Availability of food is the basis for forming attachment with a caregiver.
Answer: C
You might also like to view...
Dreams are compensatory in nature
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Binet-Simon approach to the assessment of school abilities was unique in that
a. they only measured current performance. b. they wanted to be able to label the slow learners. c. they believed training would not affect intelligence. d. their test was tied to Spearman's intelligence theory. e. their test measured innate intelligence.
In many cultures, when is the first time that children are disciplined?
a. infancy b. early childhood c. middle childhood d. adolescence
Winston has a history of depression, and he notes that after a few days of hard studying and little sleep he notes decreases in his mood. Which of the following is the best explanation for Winston’s low mood?
A. After sleep deprivation, Winston spends significant time in N-REM sleep and sleeps for longer hours during the day. B. After sleep deprivation, Winston has REM rebound, and as a result experiences a higher frequency of nightmares. C. After sleep deprivation, Winston continues to have trouble sleeping and develops maintenance insomnia which is linked to depression. D. After sleep deprivation, Winston has REM rebound, and high amounts of REM sleep have been linked to depression.