The Process by Which a Sense of Trust Is Achieved

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Short Answer

The process by which a sense of trust is achieved by infants depends on whether or not they experience contingent __________________ from their parents and other caregivers and whether or not parents and other caregivers provide consistent care of the infant.

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Definitions:

Autosomes

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; autosomes are present in pairs in both males and females and carry the bulk of genetic information.

X-linked

A mode of genetic inheritance by which a trait is passed from parent to child through the X chromosome.

Chromosomal Abnormality

A genetic disorder resulting from a change in the number or structure of chromosomes.

Infants

Very young children or babies, typically those under one year of age.