Studies of monkeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from mothers providing infants with

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Studies of monkeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from body contact, or more broadly, physical interaction. The artificial mothers provided adequate nourishment and the opportunity to explore, but it was the physical contact and interaction that led to attachment and emotional bonding. Self-esteem is not a factor in the development of mother-infant emotional bonds.

Studies of Monkeys Raised with Artificial Mothers Suggest That Mother-Infant