Mothers Who Are Inconsistent or Insensitive in Responding to Their

question 86

Multiple Choice

Mothers who are inconsistent or insensitive in responding to their infants are more likely to have infants who exhibit ____ attachments.

• A) especially strong
• B) secure
• C) anxious-ambivalent or avoidant
• D) separation

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Definitions:

Gate Control Theory

A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue to the brain.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that increases the likelihood of a behavior by administering a reward or removing a negative stimulus.

Pain Behaviors

Manifestations or expressions of pain, including facial expressions, verbalizations, posture, and activities that may change due to pain.

Gate Control Theory

A theory that proposes that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.