What did Harlow's research with rhesus monkeys in the 1950s demonstrate about attachment?
A)It is associated with the sustenance supplied by mothers.
B)It is not determined by nourishment or comfort as monkeys did not bond to either surrogate.
C)It is dependent upon biological relations as the greatest bonding occurred in mother-infant pairs.
D)It is associated with contact comfort rather than with nourishment.

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Harlow's research demonstrated that attachment is not determined by nourishment or comfort as the monkeys did not bond to either surrogate with a feeding mechanism, but instead was associated with contact comfort.

What Did Harlow's Research with Rhesus Monkeys in the 1950s