One of the earliest studies into the nature of attachment relationships was conducted by Harry Harlow. His research established the importance of ________ in the formation of such bonds.
A) sight
B) touch
C) hearing
D) scent

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Harry Harlow conducted studies on baby rhesus monkeys that showed that they developed stronger bonds with a soft cloth surrogate mother that provided tactile comfort, even when the cloth mother did not provide food, compared to a wire surrogate mother that provided nourishment but no comfort. This highlights the importance of touch in the formation of attachment relationships.

One of the Earliest Studies into the Nature of Attachment