As described in the text,Harlow did an experiment with infant rhesus monkeys,requiring them to make a choice between an imitation mother that provided contact comfort or one that provided food.The results demonstrate that for this species:
A) food is the most important reinforcement
B) food is used as a method for tension reduction in the young
C) contact comfort is more important than food, particularly during stress
D) infants were distressed because the "mother" providing contact comfort did not also supply food

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Harlow's experiment with infant rhesus monkeys demonstrated that contact comfort is more important than food, particularly during stress. The infants were observed to prefer spending time with the imitation mother that offered contact comfort, even when the other mother provided food. This suggests that the need for social and emotional connection is just as important as physiological needs like hunger.

As Described in the Text,Harlow Did an Experiment with Infant