Harlow conducted research on rhesus monkeys and their need for contact comfort. According to Mook (1983),
A) this study had low external validity and therefore is of little use in understanding the phenomenon of contact comfort.
B) this study had high external validity and therefore is very useful in understanding the phenomenon of contact comfort.
C) this study had low external validity but is nonetheless very useful in understanding the phenomenon of contact comfort.
D) this study had high external validity but is nonetheless of little use in understanding the phenomenon of contact comfort.

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Mook (1983) argued that Harlow's study, despite its low external validity due to the artificial setting and use of monkeys, provided valuable insights into the importance of contact comfort in development.

Harlow Conducted Research on Rhesus Monkeys and Their Need for Contact