Jamal Is 8 Months Old

question 410

Multiple Choice

Jamal is 8 months old.His mother leaves the room and leaves Jamal with another person for a few minutes.Jamal reacts strongly when his mother leaves the room,and when she returns,he goes to her,but then squirms to get away.Which of the following attachment styles describes Jamal?

• A) securely attached
• B) anxious/avoidant
• C) anxious/ambivalent
• D) disorganized/disoriented

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Definitions:

Genital Arousal

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Physiologically Arousing

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