You are having a discussion on attachment behavior, and your friend says that she believes that mothers are biologically programmed to respond to babies' coos, smiling, and clinging with warmth and love. Which of the following theorists is MOST likely to agree with your friend's views?
A)Harry Harlow
B)Mary Ainsworth
C)John Bowlby
D)Jay Belsky

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John Bowlby is most associated with the idea that mothers (and parents in general) are biologically programmed to respond to their children's behaviors with care and affection. He is a key figure in the development of attachment theory, which emphasizes the importance of a secure attachment between a child and caregiver for healthy emotional and social development.

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