What was the prevailing belief about motherly affection in the early 20th century?

The Evolution of Parenting and Affection in Psychology

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was encouraged by all psychologists.
It was irrelevant to a child's growth.
It was considered a dangerous instrument.
It was essential for child development.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which psychologist was known for advocating the conditioning of babies?
Sigmund Freud
Ivan Pavlov
John Watson
Harry Harlow
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a major criticism of Watson's theories?
They lacked scientific proof.
They were too affectionate.
They ignored the role of fathers.
They were too focused on love.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Harlow's experiments with monkeys primarily demonstrate?
Monkeys prefer food over comfort.
Isolation has no effect on behavior.
Monkeys can be conditioned like dogs.
Touch and affection are crucial for development.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In Harlow's experiments, what did the baby monkeys do when frightened?
Collapsed in fear regardless of the mother.
Ran to the wire mother for protection.
Ignored both surrogate mothers.
Sought comfort from the cloth mother.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the scientific community initially react to Harlow's findings?
They immediately accepted them.
They ignored the findings completely.
They were horrified by the use of 'love'.
They praised the ethical standards.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was one of the ethical concerns raised by Harlow's experiments?
The absence of control groups.
The trauma inflicted on monkeys.
The lack of scientific rigor.
The use of human subjects.
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What shift did Harlow's work inspire in the field of psychology?
A return to traditional parenting roles.
A focus on conditioning over affection.
A recognition of the importance of love.
A dismissal of emotional connections.
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key takeaway from the post-Harlow generation regarding relationships?
Fearlessness is unrelated to love.
Love is an optional part of relationships.
Affection is irrelevant to secure attachments.
Love is essential for secure attachments.
10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Harlow's work contribute to the animal rights movement?
By promoting the use of animals in research.
By ignoring the welfare of research subjects.
By highlighting the ethical treatment of animals.
By advocating for more animal experiments.
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