Debate: Against - Feeding

Question 1

What Did Harlow’s (1959) Study Involve?

Answer 1

Harlow (1959) placed infant monkeys with two wire ‘mothers’. One had a feeding bottle and the other was covered in soft cloth.

Question 2

What Were The Results Of Harlow (1959)?

Answer 2

The monkeys spent most of their time on the cloth-covered ‘mother’.

Question 3

What Do The Results Of Harlow’s (1959) Mean?

Answer 3

They demonstrate that food does not create an emotional bond - contact comfort does.