Based on Harlow's research with monkeys, what is the most helpful thing you can do for a frightened infant or child
A)leave her alone
B)offer her something good to eat
C)talk to her
D)touch or hold her

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Harlow's research with monkeys demonstrated the importance of physical comfort in the formation of attachment bonds, showing that monkeys preferred a soft, comforting surrogate mother over a wire one that provided food. This suggests that for a frightened infant or child, touch or holding them would be the most helpful response.

Based on Harlow's Research with Monkeys, What Is the Most