Question 1

A baby's first social smile occurs at about 2 months of age and shows _____.

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Question 2

One-year-old Gyan needs to be near his main caregiver,his dad,all of the time.He gets uncomfortable when other adults pick him up.This response,in general,is:

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It is normal for infants to have a primary attachment figure, and at one year old, it is common for them to prefer that caregiver over others. This behavior is not excessive or a sign of male bonding, and it is not a serious problem. It is simply a developmental stage that many infants go through.

Question 3

In explaining the attachment response,Dr.Love might make all of the following comments EXCEPT:

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Dr. Love would not say that the attachment response disappears when people reach old age. In fact, attachment can continue throughout the lifespan and take on different forms in different types of relationships.

Question 4

People use social referencing to pace and modify their behavior:

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Social referencing is a lifelong process, and people of all ages use it to adjust their behavior and responses to situations based on social cues from others. From infancy to old age, individuals rely on social referencing to inform their behavior, decision-making and interpersonal interactions.

Question 5

If 1-year-old Erik doesn't seem to care when his mother leaves the room,and shows no reaction when she returns,Erik's attachment style is _____.

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Erik's lack of reaction when his mother leaves and returns indicates that he is exhibiting avoidant attachment behavior. This is characterized by a lack of interest in exploring the environment or seeking closeness with the caregiver, and an apparent indifferent or avoidant response when the caregiver returns.

Question 6

According to Bowlby,having a primary attachment figure is vital during:

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Question 7

Juanita,age 5,goes to kindergarten happily and without any distress.The MOST likely reason is that Juanita is:

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Question 8

The BEST sign that a 1-year-old is securely attached is when the child:

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Question 9

Elaine is visiting her 13-month-old nephew,and the child gets agitated when she picks him up.Elaine should feel:

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It is normal for infants at this age to have separation anxiety and become agitated when being picked up by someone who is not their primary caregiver. It is not a reflection of their feelings towards the person, but rather their need for consistency and familiarity in their environment. Therefore, Elaine should not feel insulted, concerned for her nephew's mental health, or angry.

Question 10

If Mayumi is 1 month old,she MOST likely:

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At this young age, infants are not yet able to distinguish between different people and are generally indifferent to the human world. While they may elicit some reflexive social responses like gazing at faces, they do not yet have the cognitive ability to prefer certain individuals over others or to understand social interactions.

Question 11

One-year-old Francisco is terribly clingy even when his mom is in the same room.If she leaves,he cries frantically and cannot be comforted by her when she returns.According to attachment theory,what is Francisco's attachment status?

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Francisco's behavior indicates anxious-ambivalent attachment, which is characterized by excessive clinginess and distress when the caregiver leaves, and difficulty being comforted upon reunion. This attachment style is often seen in children who have inconsistent or unpredictable parenting.

Question 12

Attachment-in-the-making coincides with the onset of:

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Question 13

Ting and her baby travel to visit Ting's mom in another state,and Grandma picks up the child on their arrival.At younger than 7 to 8 months of age,the baby MOST likely would show _____.

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Question 14

Which event is LEAST likely to evoke proximity-seeking behavior?

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Proximity-seeking behavior is the tendency to seek closeness and comfort from someone when experiencing distress, fear, or danger. Out of the options given, arriving at a job is the least likely event to evoke proximity-seeking behavior as it does not generally involve distress, fear, or danger.

Question 15

Five-month-old Tracey is more easily soothed by her dad;she smiles and looks more at him than at others.Still,when Aunt Corrie comes for a visit,Tracey has no problem giving her a cuddle.Tracey is in the _____ phase.

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Tracey is in the attachment-in-the-making phase, where she is starting to form attachments with her primary caregivers (her dad) but is still friendly and comfortable with others (her Aunt Corrie).

Question 16

When people are upset,they want their significant other close.According to attachment theory,this response indicates:

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According to attachment theory, the desire for proximity and comfort from a significant other in times of distress is normal and healthy attachment behavior. Therefore, choice A is the correct option. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect as they suggest that the behavior is problematic or abnormal, whereas attachment theory views this behavior as a necessary and adaptive response.

Question 17

Eight-month-old Nate suddenly begins to cry when he is left at the babysitter's house,whereas before he never got upset.Nate is MOST likely crying because:

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This behavior suggests that Nate has entered the phase of clear-cut attachment, which typically occurs around 7-8 months of age. It is a normal stage in development where infants become more aware of their attachment figures and experience separation anxiety when away from them. There is no indication of abuse, abnormal separation trouble or marital troubles in the given information.

Question 18

The attachment response:

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The attachment response is not limited to infancy but can be evoked at any time of life when people feel threatened.

Question 19

The phase of clear-cut attachment:

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The phase of clear-cut attachment starts at about 7 or 8 months of age and lasts through toddlerhood (till about age 3). During this phase, infants actively seek proximity and contact with their primary caregiver and show separation anxiety when apart from them. This attachment phase is characterized by a strong emotional bond between the infant and caregiver, forming the foundation for future social and emotional development.

Question 20

At the park,20-month-old Etan crawls through tunnels,throws sand everywhere,and lets a dog lick his face.But as he moves from one activity to another,he looks over his shoulder to see whether his daddy is watching.What is the name for Etan's behavior?

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Etan's behavior of looking over his shoulder to see whether his daddy is watching is an example of social referencing, which is the tendency to use the emotional reactions of a trusted person as a guide for one's own behavior. This behavior is common in infants and toddlers who are developing their understanding of the social world and seeking reassurance from caregivers.

Quiz 4: Infancy: Socioemotional Development