When the infant monkeys in the attachment study were frightened by rubber snakes, they
A)ran to the surrogate mother that was the source of food.
B)ran to the wire surrogate mother for security.
C)ran to the terry cloth surrogate mother for security.
D)cowered in the corner of the cage in a disturbed manner.

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In the attachment study conducted by Harry Harlow, infant monkeys showed a preference for comfort over food when frightened. They ran to the terry cloth surrogate mother for security, demonstrating the importance of comfort and tactile stimulation in forming attachments.

When the Infant Monkeys in the Attachment Study Were Frightened