The attachment study of infant monkeys to wire and cloth surrogates suggested that the source of food is the most important factor in attachment.

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The study by Harry Harlow with infant monkeys showed that the monkeys preferred the comfort provided by a cloth surrogate mother over a wire surrogate that provided food, suggesting that comfort and security are more important factors in attachment than food.

The Attachment Study of Infant Monkeys to Wire and Cloth