Mothers Who Are Indifferent to Their Infant's Need for Reassurance

question 139

Multiple Choice

Mothers who are indifferent to their infant's need for reassurance and reject their attempts at physical closeness often have infants who show what type of attachment style?

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

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Definitions:

Groundwater

Water that collects or flows beneath the Earth's surface, filling the porous spaces in soil, sediment, and rocks.

Water Stressed

A condition in which the demand for water in a region exceeds the available supply, often leading to scarcity and competition for resources.

Reliable Runoff

The portion of rainfall or snowmelt that is not absorbed by the soil and can be depended on to reach streams, rivers, and lakes.

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, important for effective communication and negotiation.