Title
Adequate mothering by partially isolated rhesus monkeys after observation of maternal care
Author
Dienske, H.
van Vreeswijk, W.
Koning, H.
Primatencentrum TNO
Publication year
1980
Abstract
13 laboratory-born female monkeys were allowed to remain with their mothers for about 4 mo and were subsequently singly caged in rooms where they were able to see other monkeys. Ss that did not see mothers caring for their infants neglected their own firstborn. In contrast, Ss that were allowed to observe separately caged mother–infant pairs accepted their own infants but initially held them in atypical positions. Only 2–3 yrs of natural group life, which probably involved observation of mothering and carrying younger group members, led to acceptance as well as normal holding postures. Results indicate that visual exposure to maternal care, which must take place when the animal is older than about 4 mo, leads to acceptance of the neonate. However, subsequent tactual experience is usually required for learning to hold the infant properly. (8 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved)
Subject
Animal
Female
Haplorhini
Macaca mulatta
Maternal Behavior
Social Isolation
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1037//0021-843x.89.3.489
TNO identifier
228790
ISSN
0021-843X
Source
Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 89 (3), 489-492
Document type
article