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Newborn monkeys who were removed from their mothers and placed in cages with two inanimate "substitute" mothers exhibited which of the following behaviors?

A) avoidance of both "mothers"
B) a preference for the terry cloth "mother" over the wire "mother"
C) a preference for the wire "mother" over the terry cloth "mother"
D) a distinct preference for whichever "mother" was equipped to provide milk

Inanimate "Substitute" Mothers

A term referring to surrogate non-living objects used to provide comfort or fulfill the role of a mother in animal behavior studies.

Terry Cloth

A fabric with loops that can absorb large amounts of water; commonly used for towels and bathrobes.

Wire

A slender, flexible strand or rod of metal used to bear mechanical loads or electricity and telecommunication signals.

  • Recognize the importance of contact comfort and biological drives in forming attachments.
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