Question 1

Which statement on parent-infant early relationships is true?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which statement on parent-infant early relationships is...

Question 2

If two-year-old Kelly had an internal working model, she would

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According to attachment theory, a two-year-old with an internal working model would expect their primary caregiver to respond to their distress because they have developed a sense of trust that the caregiver will be there for them. This is a sign of secure attachment. A is incorrect because by age two, children typically have a basic understanding that inanimate objects do not have the ability to move and breathe. C is not necessarily related to the development of an internal working model, and D is incorrect because having an insecure attachment would indicate the toddler has not developed a positive internal working model.

Question 3

The fact that infant Ricardo has come to expect that his mother is available when he needs her means that Ricardo has developed ​

Accepted Answer

The development of an internal working model is the result of a secure attachment between an infant and their caregiver, particularly the mother. This model shapes the way the infant perceives and interacts with others throughout their life. Therefore, Ricardo's expectation that his mother is available when he needs her is an indication that he has developed an internal working model. A is incorrect because temperament refers to the innate characteristics that a child is born with. B is incorrect because parallel play is a type of play where children play alongside each other but do not interact. D is incorrect because autonomy refers to the ability to make decisions and act independently, which is not relevant in this situation.

Question 4

If a parent told you, "My one-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" you would most accurately respond, ​

Accepted Answer

The Strange Situation is a research tool used to assess attachment styles in infants. A secure attachment style is considered the most desirable outcome, so the response would express a hope for the child's attachment status. The other options are not directly relevant to the Strange Situation.

Question 5

How could a parent best encourage attachment in a four-month-old? ​

Accepted Answer

At four months, infants benefit from responsive caregiving, which involves recognizing and responding to their cues for interaction or the need for space, fostering secure attachment.

Question 6

Which baby is most likely to be insecurely attached? ​

Accepted Answer

Insecure attachment is more likely in babies whose caregivers are not responsive to their needs, as in the case of Jessica whose parents tend to not respond to her crying.

Question 7

What advice should you give to a parent who wants his or her two-month-old to form a secure attachment? ​

Accepted Answer

Being responsive and caring is the key to forming a secure attachment with a two-month-old. This means attending to their needs promptly and consistently, and providing comfort and reassurance when they are upset. Discipline is not necessary at this age, and bottle-feeding is a personal choice that does not necessarily impact attachment formation. “Just be yourself” is not specific enough advice.

Question 8

A secure infant attachment predicts ____ during later childhood. ​

Accepted Answer

A secure infant attachment predicts more capable peer interactions during later childhood. While there may be some correlation between secure attachment and greater intelligence or independence, the strongest evidence suggests that secure attachment leads to better social skills and relationships in childhood and beyond.

Question 9

Securely attached infants tend to show ____ when reunited with a caregiver. ​

Accepted Answer

Securely attached infants typically seek a brief interaction with their caregiver upon reunion, indicating they feel safe and reassured by the caregiver's presence, which is enough to continue exploring their environment.

Question 10

Which type of attachment is characterized by confusion in the infant when the mother leaves and when she returns? ​

Accepted Answer

Disorganized attachment is characterized by confusion in the infant when the mother leaves and when she returns. The infant may show contradictory behaviors such as freezing, dazed facial expressions, or even approaching the mother but then avoiding her touch. This can be an indication of a disrupted or inconsistent caregiving relationship.

Question 11

Elise has been playing alone, upset, by herself in her room. When her mother returns, she is not comforted but seems angry with her mother. Elise is most likely exhibiting a(n)____ attachment. ​

Accepted Answer

Elise's behavior of being upset and angry with her mother indicates that she is exhibiting a resistant attachment. Children with resistant attachment tend to be clingy and hesitant to explore, but also show anger or resistance towards their caregiver when they return after a separation.

Question 12

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, she does not move and appears a bit dazed. Faith is most likely exhibiting a(n)____ attachment. ​

Accepted Answer

Faith's behavior suggests a disorganized attachment style, characterized by a lack of clear strategy to deal with the absence of the caregiver, leading to dazed and confused behavior.

Question 13

In the Strange Situation test, a(n)____ remains alone in a room with an infant. ​

Accepted Answer

In the Strange Situation test, a stranger is left alone in the room with the infant after the mother has left in order to measure the infant's response to the unfamiliar person.

Question 14

Anthony and Martina are the new parents of a new baby named Zoe and are wondering whether Zoe will attach to them. A developmental psychologist explains to them that if Zoe is a typical baby, she will ​

Accepted Answer

Attachment is a natural process through which babies form emotional bonds with their caregivers. Research has shown that babies typically form attachments to both their primary caregivers, regardless of gender. Therefore, if Zoe is a typical baby, she will most likely attach to both Anthony and Martina.

Question 15

One-year-old Chatava is not upset when her mother leaves the room, and when her mother returns, Chatava turns away from her. Chatava is exhibiting ____ attachment. ​

Accepted Answer

Chatava's behavior of not being upset when her mother leaves and turning away from her when she returns is consistent with avoidant attachment, where the child has learned that their needs for comfort and security may not be met, so they avoid seeking it from their caregiver.

Question 16

Which normally maturing infant would be most likely to have just formed first true attachment? ​

Accepted Answer

According to attachment theory, infants typically form their first true attachment around 6-8 months old, which means Hobbs, who is 8 months old, is the most likely to have just formed his first true attachment. Option A is incorrect because attachment is formed after repeated interactions with a caregiver over time, and Calvin is only 1 day old. Option B is incorrect because a 4-month-old infant would have likely already formed their first true attachment. Option D is incorrect because an 18-month-old infant would have already formed multiple attachments by this age.

Question 17

Attachment is most critical to completing which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development? ​

Accepted Answer

Attachment is most critical to completing Erikson's stage of Trust versus Mistrust, which occurs during infancy (birth to 18 months). During this stage, infants develop a sense of trust or mistrust depending on whether their basic needs are consistently met by their caregivers. Attachment is essential for babies to feel safe and secure, and to form a bond with their primary caregiver.

Question 18

You are the infant's "playmate." When distressed, this child does not prefer you, but when the child wants to play, she chooses you. You are probably the child's ​

Accepted Answer

The child prefers the playmate when she wants to play, which suggests that the playmate is someone who is fun and engaging. This is more likely to be the father than the mother, teacher, or next-door neighbor.

Question 19

Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant. Which behavior is least likely to occur? ​

Accepted Answer

Children who are insecurely attached as infants may struggle with social skills and have difficulty resolving conflicts, but it is less likely that they would be calm when interacting with other children.

Question 20

If Imelda is a typical American infant, you would most likely be correct if you guessed that she exhibits a(n)____ attachment. ​

Accepted Answer

According to research, the majority of American infants have a secure attachment style, meaning they feel safe and comforted when their caregiver is present and become upset when their caregiver leaves.

Quiz 5: Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Which statement on parent-infant early relationships is true?

If two-year-old Kelly had an internal working model, she would

The fact that infant Ricardo has come to expect that his mother is available when he needs her means that Ricardo has developed

If a parent told you, "My one-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" you would most accurately respond,

How could a parent best encourage attachment in a four-month-old?

Which baby is most likely to be insecurely attached?

What advice should you give to a parent who wants his or her two-month-old to form a secure attachment?

A secure infant attachment predicts ____ during later childhood.

Securely attached infants tend to show ____ when reunited with a caregiver.

Which type of attachment is characterized by confusion in the infant when the mother leaves and when she returns?

Elise has been playing alone, upset, by herself in her room. When her mother returns, she is not comforted but seems angry with her mother. Elise is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment.

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, she does not move and appears a bit dazed. Faith is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment.

In the Strange Situation test, a(n) ____ remains alone in a room with an infant.

Anthony and Martina are the new parents of a new baby named Zoe and are wondering whether Zoe will attach to them. A developmental psychologist explains to them that if Zoe is a typical baby, she will

One-year-old Chatava is not upset when her mother leaves the room, and when her mother returns, Chatava turns away from her. Chatava is exhibiting ____ attachment.

Which normally maturing infant would be most likely to have just formed first true attachment?

Attachment is most critical to completing which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

You are the infant's "playmate." When distressed, this child does not prefer you, but when the child wants to play, she chooses you. You are probably the child's

Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant. Which behavior is least likely to occur?

If Imelda is a typical American infant, you would most likely be correct if you guessed that she exhibits a(n) ____ attachment.

Quiz 5: Entering the Social World: Socioemotional Development in Infancy and Early Childhood

Which statement on parent-infant early relationships is true?

If two-year-old Kelly had an internal working model, she would

The fact that infant Ricardo has come to expect that his mother is available when he needs her means that Ricardo has developed ​

If a parent told you, "My one-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" you would most accurately respond, ​

How could a parent best encourage attachment in a four-month-old? ​

Which baby is most likely to be insecurely attached? ​

What advice should you give to a parent who wants his or her two-month-old to form a secure attachment? ​

A secure infant attachment predicts ____ during later childhood. ​

Securely attached infants tend to show ____ when reunited with a caregiver. ​

Which type of attachment is characterized by confusion in the infant when the mother leaves and when she returns? ​

Elise has been playing alone, upset, by herself in her room. When her mother returns, she is not comforted but seems angry with her mother. Elise is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment. ​

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, she does not move and appears a bit dazed. Faith is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment. ​

In the Strange Situation test, a(n) ____ remains alone in a room with an infant. ​

Anthony and Martina are the new parents of a new baby named Zoe and are wondering whether Zoe will attach to them. A developmental psychologist explains to them that if Zoe is a typical baby, she will ​

One-year-old Chatava is not upset when her mother leaves the room, and when her mother returns, Chatava turns away from her. Chatava is exhibiting ____ attachment. ​

Which normally maturing infant would be most likely to have just formed first true attachment? ​

Attachment is most critical to completing which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development? ​

You are the infant's "playmate." When distressed, this child does not prefer you, but when the child wants to play, she chooses you. You are probably the child's ​

Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant. Which behavior is least likely to occur? ​

If Imelda is a typical American infant, you would most likely be correct if you guessed that she exhibits a(n) ____ attachment. ​

The fact that infant Ricardo has come to expect that his mother is available when he needs her means that Ricardo has developed

If a parent told you, "My one-year-old and I just participated in a study utilizing a 'Strange Situation,'" you would most accurately respond,

How could a parent best encourage attachment in a four-month-old?

Which baby is most likely to be insecurely attached?

What advice should you give to a parent who wants his or her two-month-old to form a secure attachment?

A secure infant attachment predicts ____ during later childhood.

Securely attached infants tend to show ____ when reunited with a caregiver.

Which type of attachment is characterized by confusion in the infant when the mother leaves and when she returns?

Elise has been playing alone, upset, by herself in her room. When her mother returns, she is not comforted but seems angry with her mother. Elise is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment.

When Faith's mother leaves her alone in a room, she does not move and appears a bit dazed. Faith is most likely exhibiting a(n) ____ attachment.

In the Strange Situation test, a(n) ____ remains alone in a room with an infant.

Anthony and Martina are the new parents of a new baby named Zoe and are wondering whether Zoe will attach to them. A developmental psychologist explains to them that if Zoe is a typical baby, she will

One-year-old Chatava is not upset when her mother leaves the room, and when her mother returns, Chatava turns away from her. Chatava is exhibiting ____ attachment.

Which normally maturing infant would be most likely to have just formed first true attachment?

Attachment is most critical to completing which of Erikson's stages of psychosocial development?

You are the infant's "playmate." When distressed, this child does not prefer you, but when the child wants to play, she chooses you. You are probably the child's

Michiko was insecurely attached as an infant. Which behavior is least likely to occur?

If Imelda is a typical American infant, you would most likely be correct if you guessed that she exhibits a(n) ____ attachment.