A monkey will huddle next to a cloth "mother" rather than a wire "mother" when scared, even when it was nursed from the wire "mother." This is an example of the ________ motive.
A) contact
B) manipulation
C) activity
D) exploration

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The monkey's behavior demonstrates the contact motive, which involves seeking out social and physical contact with others, especially in times of stress or anxiety. The monkey's preference for the cloth "mother" over the wire one suggests that the desire for warmth, comfort, and touch is a basic biological need that even overrides the need for food (which was provided by both "mothers").

A Monkey Will Huddle Next to a Cloth "Mother" Rather