Harry Harlow's experiments with infant monkeys and surrogate wire-frame "mothers" showed that attachment for monkeys is based on

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Harlow's experiments found that despite the wire-frame "mothers" providing food, the infant monkeys still preferred and sought out the surrogate mothers covered in soft terry cloth for body contact comfort. This suggests that attachment for monkeys is based on cuddly body contact comfort rather than just being fed.

Harry Harlow's Experiments with Infant Monkeys and Surrogate Wire-Frame "Mothers