Studies of monkeys raised with artificial mothers suggest that mother-infant emotional bonds result primarily from mothers providing infants with
A) adequate nourishment.
B) body contact.
C) the opportunity to explore.
D) permissive parenting.

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Studies have shown that in monkeys raised with artificial mothers, those who received body contact from their artificial mothers formed strong emotional bonds with them. This suggests that physical touch and close proximity between mother and infant are crucial for the development of mother-infant emotional bonds.

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