From plushie to psychology: Punch and the roots of attachment theory
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A viral video of Punch the baby macaque clinging to a soft plush toy echoes Harry Harlow’s 1950s experiments, illustrating that emotional nourishment and caregiving shape attachment more than food alone; the piece ties this to modern attachment theory and reflects on the ethical considerations of early primate research.
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