In their research with baby rhesus monkeys, the Harlows demonstrated that ______ was a strong determinant of attachment.

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The Harlows' research with baby rhesus monkeys highlighted the importance of "contact comfort" in forming attachments, showing that monkeys preferred the comfort of a soft, cloth-covered surrogate mother over a wire mother that provided food, indicating the significance of physical comfort and security in attachment beyond just the provision of basic needs like food.

In Their Research with Baby Rhesus Monkeys, the Harlows Demonstrated