Based on the results of Harlow's studies of attachment in infant monkeys,which of the following aspects of a caregiver seems to be more important for the development of attachment in primates

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Harlow's studies showed that infant monkeys preferred a soft and comforting surrogate mother even when it didn't provide any nutritional reward or protection from punishment, suggesting that comfort was a more important factor in the development of attachment than other factors such as food or fear of punishment.

Based on the Results of Harlow's Studies of Attachment in Infant