Harry Harlow discovered that monkeys, and possibly humans, have a need for _______.

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Harry Harlow's experiments on monkeys demonstrated that they had a need for social and emotional attachment, which he called "contact comfort." The monkeys preferred to spend time with a cloth mother that provided comfort over a wire mother that provided food, illustrating the importance of social connection and emotional support in development. While critical periods and cognitive stimulation are also important for development, they were not the focus of Harlow's research. Feeding is a basic physiological need but does not fully explain the complex social and emotional behaviors of monkeys and humans.

Harry Harlow Discovered That Monkeys, and Possibly Humans, Have a Need