In the Context of the Experiments Conducted by Mary Ainsworth

question 40

Multiple Choice

In the context of the experiments conducted by Mary Ainsworth, the _____ attachment style describes a child who exhibits distress at his mother's departure in the Ainsworth strange situation but is easily soothed on her return.

• A) secure
• B) avoidant
• C) ambivalent
• D) disorganized

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Definitions:

Arbor Vitae

A term describing the tree-like appearance of the white matter in the cerebellum of the brain, which is crucial for transmitting nerve signals.

Cerebellar Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebellum in the brain, involved in the regulation and coordination of movement, posture, and balance.

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, including the heart and digestive tract, playing a crucial role in autonomic functions like heart rate and digestion.

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, which is responsible for taste and other functions in the tongue and throat.