Studies of monkeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from mothers providing infants with

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Studies of monkeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from mother-infant body contact, which provides comfort and reassurance to the infant. Adequate nourishment and the opportunity to explore may be important factors in infant development, but they do not appear to be the primary drivers of the mother-infant bond. Self-esteem is not relevant to the discussion of mother-infant bonding.

Studies of Monkeys Raised with Artificial Mothers Suggest That Mother-Infant