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Harlow's experiment with monkeys emphasized the importance of: (1 point) select one:

a. feeding
b. gender identity
c. contact comfort
d. moral development
e. social development

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I believe the answer is: C. Contact Comfort

Contact comfort refers to a physical action that initiated by the caregiver in order to convey to the infant that they are being loved.
The study shown that the contact comfort is crucial for infants social development since it gave them a sense security that lower their overall aggressive behaviour.
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