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Payton Darby
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When infant monkeys were alone or had wire surrogate mother for a companion, they were afraid of the "bear monster." But when the cloth mother was present, the infant monkeys

A) clung to the cloth mother and did not explore their surroundings.
B) were as afraid of the cloth mother as they were the bear monster.
C) used the cloth mother as a secure base.
D) sought out the wire mother who offered food.

Cloth Mother

Refers to a surrogate mother experiment conducted by Harry Harlow, involving infant monkeys demonstrating the importance of caregiving and companionship.

Wire Surrogate Mother

Refers to an experiment in developmental psychology where infant monkeys showed attachment to cloth-covered wire frames, indicating the importance of comfort and warmth over nourishment alone.

Secure Base

In attachment theory, a caregiver's presence that gives the child a sense of safety, enabling them to explore their environment.

  • Identify the possible psychological consequences of social deprivation and the various strategies that can facilitate recovery.
  • Elucidate the principle of attachment and its pivotal function in the growth of children.
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