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According to Harlow's research with cloth and wire surrogatemother monkeys, ______ is one of the most important variable in attachment.a. contact comfortb. "comfort food"c. neonatal breast feedingd. age group peer contact ("free play" periods)
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Harlow's research was focused on studying the variables that are associated with attachment development in the early years. He conducted his research using baby monkeys. Show more…
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