Monkey Behavior and Contact Comfort

The video explores an experiment with baby monkeys raised by wire and cloth mothers. It highlights the significance of contact comfort over nursing, showing that monkeys prefer the cloth mother for security and comfort. The experiment demonstrates that contact with the mother alters the monkeys' behavior, making them more secure and willing to explore. The study provides insights into the emotional bonds between infants and caregivers.

What was the initial observation about baby monkey 106?

• It did not show any preference.

• It preferred the wire mother.

• It avoided both mothers.

• It spent most of its time on the cloth mother.

What variable did the researchers predict would be important?

• Contact comfort

• Nursing

• Feeding

• Temperature

What was the unexpected finding regarding contact comfort?

• It had no measurable importance.

• It overshadowed all other variables.

• It was equally important as nursing.

• It was less important than nursing.

What was the purpose of the diabolical apparatus in the experiment?

• To comfort the monkey

• To entertain the monkey

• To frighten the monkey

• To feed the monkey

How did the baby monkey react when frightened?

• It ran to its mother for comfort.

• It froze in place.

• It ignored the frightening stimulus.

• It ran away from the mother.

What was the monkey's behavior in a new environment without its mother?

• It ignored the new environment.

• It played with the toys immediately.

• It showed signs of fear and caution.

• It explored confidently.

How did the monkey behave with a wire mother in the new environment?

• It ignored the wire mother.

• It became more fearful.

• It showed little change in behavior.

• It felt secure and explored.

What was the monkey's reaction to the cloth mother in the new environment?

• It sought comfort and explored.

• It became aggressive.

• It showed increased fear.

• It ignored the cloth mother.

What did the monkey build up by rubbing against the cloth mother?

• Hunger

• Affection and security

• Fear

• Aggression

What new behavior did the monkey exhibit after feeling secure with the cloth mother?

• It became more fearful.

• It stayed close to the cloth mother.

• It started exploring the environment.

• It ignored the toys.