Infant Monkeys' Attachment and Comfort

The video explores an experiment on infant rhesus monkeys raised in a lab environment. These monkeys are separated from their mothers at birth and provided with surrogate mothers made of cloth and wire. The study examines the monkeys' preference for comfort and security over mere nourishment. Despite the wire mother providing food, the monkeys spend most of their time with the cloth mother, highlighting the importance of emotional needs. The experiment concludes that early exposure to peers can lead to normal development.

What is the primary setting for the upbringing of the newborn rhesus monkeys in the experiment?

• A natural forest environment

• A controlled laboratory environment

• A zoo with other animals

• A home with human caretakers

What materials are used to create the surrogate mother figures in the experiment?

• Glass and rubber

• Plastic and cloth

• Paper and string

• Wood and metal

What instinctive need do infant monkeys have according to the experiment?

• The need to explore new environments

• The need to cling to a soft, warm body

• The need to be alone

• The need to play with toys

What is the main question the experiment seeks to answer?

• Will the monkeys develop language skills?

• Will the monkeys prefer a natural environment over a laboratory?

• Will the monkeys choose a wire mother that provides food over a cloth mother that provides comfort?

• Will the monkeys become aggressive without a real mother?

What does the wire mother provide to the infant monkeys?

• Social interaction

• Warmth and comfort

• Food and nourishment

• Play and entertainment

How do the infant monkeys behave after feeding from the wire mother?

• They stay with the wire mother for comfort

• They become aggressive

• They return to the cloth mother for comfort

• They seek out other monkeys for play

What is the primary source of comfort and security for the infant monkeys?

• The cloth mother

• The presence of other monkeys

• The wire mother

• The laboratory environment

What is the outcome for monkeys exposed early to other young monkeys?

• They remain dependent on the cloth mother

• They grow into well-adjusted adults

• They prefer the wire mother

• They become aggressive

What does the experiment suggest about the importance of comfort in early development?

• Comfort is less important than nourishment

• Comfort is equally important as nourishment

• Comfort is more important than nourishment

• Comfort is not important at all

What is the primary conclusion of the experiment regarding the infant monkeys' preferences?

• They prefer the cloth mother for comfort and security

• They show no preference between the two mothers

• They prefer the wire mother for all needs

• They avoid both surrogate mothers