The results of Harlow's research with infant monkeys:
A) supported Freud's notions of human development
B) supported behavioural theories of development
C) challenged both Freudian and behavioural theories of development
D) undermined the notion of sensitive periods during development

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Harlow's research challenged both Freudian and behavioural theories of development by showing that the attachment bond between an infant and caregiver was based on contact comfort rather than just the provision of food or other basic needs. This contradicted both Freud's emphasis on feeding as the primary source of attachment and behavioural theories that emphasized the importance of reinforcement and conditioning.

The Results of Harlow's Research with Infant Monkeys