The Primary Relevance of Bowlby's Attachment Theory for Psychiatric Advanced

question 8

Multiple Choice

The primary relevance of Bowlby's attachment theory for psychiatric advanced practice nurses is that

• A) Toddlers develop primitive defense mechanisms such as denial.
• B) Toddlers develop an inner working model of how adults will respond to them.
• C) Toddlers face the psychosocial task of autonomy versus shame.
• D) Toddlers develop a fear of engulfment and enmeshment.

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Alliances

Partnerships or agreements between two or more parties that involve mutual benefits or exchanges.

Reciprocity

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.

Brokers

Intermediaries who facilitate transactions between buyers and sellers in various financial, real estate, or commodity markets.

Structural Holes

Social network gaps between individuals or groups that provide opportunities for those who can bridge these gaps to access diverse information or resources, thereby gaining advantages.