Understanding Harlow's Research on Attachment

What was the main focus of the debate in psychology regarding child-caregiver bonding in the 1950s?

• The impact of genetics on child development

• Whether children bond with caregivers for food or emotional reasons

• The influence of peer relationships on children

• The role of education in child development

What did Harlow's experiment with surrogate mothers demonstrate about infant monkeys?

• They preferred the cloth mother for comfort

• They showed no preference between the two surrogates

• They only interacted with the surrogate that provided food

• They preferred the wire mother for comfort

What was the primary purpose of Harlow's isolation experiments?

• To test the intelligence of rhesus macaque monkeys

• To improve the living conditions of monkeys

• To study the effects of social isolation on mental health

• To find new methods of feeding infant monkeys

What were some of the observed effects on monkeys after being released from isolation?

• Increased social interaction and playfulness

• Aggression and lack of movement

• Heightened interest in their environment

• Improved cognitive abilities

Why would Harlow's research be considered unethical by today's standards?

• It caused unjustifiable pain and distress to the subjects

• It was conducted without any supervision

• It involved excessive financial costs

• It did not produce any scientific data