Harry Harlow's Monkey Experiment

Definition

A series of experiments conducted by psychologist Harry Harlow in the 1950s and 1960s on rhesus monkeys to demonstrate the importance of care-giving and companionship in social development and cognitive function.

Related terms

Attachment Theory:

A psychological model attempting to describe the dynamics of long-term interpersonal relationships between humans.

Social Development:

The process by which individuals learn to interact with others and learn their social roles within their community.

Cognitive Function:

Mental processes that allow us to carry out any task.