Which of the following choices represents an important conclusion that was drawn from Harlow's classic experiments with monkeys and surrogate mothers?
A) When stressed, newborn primates are most powerfully drawn to their source of nourishment.
B) When stressed, newborn primates are powerfully drawn towards their peers.
C) Newborn primates cannot survive without their real mothers; newborns given surrogate mothers refuse to eat and subsequently die.
D) When stressed, newborn primates are most powerfully drawn to a source of "contact comfort" and warmth.

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Harlow's experiments showed that even when given a choice between a wire surrogate with a bottle for nourishment and a cloth surrogate without food, baby monkeys would spend most of their time clinging to the cloth surrogate, indicating a strong need for warmth and comfort. This supports the conclusion that when stressed, newborn primates are most powerfully drawn to a source of "contact comfort" and warmth.

Which of the Following Choices Represents an Important Conclusion That