As described in the text, Harlow did an experiment with infant rhesus monkeys, requiring them to make a choice between an artificial 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 demonstrated that infant rhesus monkeys preferred the artificial mother that provided contact comfort over the one that provided food, even when they were hungry. This suggests that contact comfort is more important than food for this species, particularly during times of stress.

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