animal studies of attachment

• Who conducted the animal studies mentioned in the material?

  Lorenz
• What was the main focus of Lorenz's study?

  Imprinting in animals
• How many eggs did Lorenz divide for his study?

  12 eggs
• What did Lorenz observe in the natural environment?

  Chicks following their mother figure
• What is the critical period identified by Lorenz for imprinting?

  First few hours after hatching
• What happens if imprinting does not occur within the critical period?

  Chicks do not attach to a mother figure
• What is sexual imprinting according to Lorenz?

  Acquiring a template for mate selection
• Who conducted the study on contact comfort with monkeys?

  Harlow
• What was the main finding of Harlow's study on monkeys?

  Monkeys preferred comfort over food
• What did Harlow use to test the monkeys' preferences?

  Wire mother and cloth mother
• What was the significance of Harlow's findings?

  Highlighted importance of comfort in development
• What are the strengths and limitations of Lorenz's and Harlow's studies?

  Strengths:

  • Concept of imprinting in animals
  • Practical applications for social work

  
  

  Limitations:

  • Ethical concerns in Harlow's research
  • Difficulty in generalizing findings to humans
• What ethical concerns were raised about Harlow's research?

  Altered conditions for the monkeys
• Why is generalizing findings from monkeys to humans problematic?

  Primates differ from humans significantly
• What practical applications did Harlow's research provide?

  Understanding neglect and abuse in children
• What did Harlow's study reveal about the importance of comfort?

  Comfort is more important than food
• What was the method used to observe the monkeys' reactions?

  Recorded preferences in frightening situations
• What did Harlow's study involve in terms of the environment?

  Novel situations for the monkeys