Harlows Research Flashcards
1
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What was Harlows procedure
A
Baby Monkeys given cloth covered or plain wire “Mother” with feeding bottle attached
2
Q
What was Harlows Findings
A
Monkeys clung to the cloth “monkey” rather than the wire one which dispenses milk
3
Q
What were the side effects of maternally deprived monkeys as adults
A
Grew up socially dysfunctional
4
Q
What is the critical period for normal development
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After 90 days attachments wouldn’t form
5
Q
How does Harlows study have real world value
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Helps professionals (social workers) to promote bonding Study can also be applied to zoos and breeding programmes
6
Q
How can Harlows study be generalised to humans
A
Monkeys have a more similar brain to humans than birds but still humans mind and behaviour is more complex
