Research by Harry and Margaret Harlow (1966) suggests that

A) the basis of attachment is the food provided by the mother.
B) contact comfort may be as important a basic need as the need for food.
C) attachment is driven by the need for trust.
D) infants become attached because it helps them to form their identity.

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Adellyne Kateba · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Harlows' research with monkeys showed that the need for contact comfort (physical closeness and touch) was a crucial element in developing healthy attachments, suggesting it could be as fundamental as the need for food.

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