Harlow's monkeys would seek out the 'terry cloth mother', rather than the 'wire mother', and cling to her for reassurance when frightened. Which phenomenon is this?

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This phenomenon is contact comfort, which refers to the importance of physical touch and maternal bonding in early infancy. The Harlow's monkeys demonstrated a stronger attachment to the terry cloth mother, who provided softness and warmth, over the wire mother, who provided food but lacked physical comfort.

Harlow's Monkeys Would Seek Out the 'Terry Cloth Mother', Rather