Harlow - Aim & Method Flashcards
What was the aim?
To test learning theory by comparing attachment behaviour in baby monkeys given a wire surrogate mother producing milk and another soft towelling mother producing no milk
What were the two types of mothers/.
A harsh wire mother and a soft towelling mother
How many baby monkeys were used?
16
How many monkeys in each condition?
4
What was condition 1?
A cage containing wire mother producing milk and a towelling mother producing no milk
What was condition 2?
A cage containing a wire mother producing no milk and towelling mother producing milk
What was condition 3?
A cage containing a wire mother producing milk
What was stage 4?
A cage containing a towelling mother producing milk
What was recorded?
The amount of time spent with each mother as well as feeding time
What were the monkeys frightened with and why?
A loud noise to test mother preference during stress
What was a larger cage used for?
To test the monkeys degree of exploration
