When Placed in the Strange Situation, Eric Shows No Distress

question 66

Multiple Choice

When placed in the strange situation, Eric shows no distress at all when his mother leaves the room, and by the same token, he isn't very excited when she returns. Overall, he doesn't appear to be very attached to his mother, but he doesn't resist when she picks him up to give him a kiss. Eric would most likely be classified as

• A)anxious-avoidant
• B)securely attached
• C)anxious-resistant
• D)resistant-avoidant

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Definitions:

Incisional Pain

Pain that occurs at the site of a surgical incision, often experienced after surgery as the wound heals.

Shallow Respirations

Breathing that is abnormally rapid and not deep enough, potentially leading to decreased oxygen intake and buildup of carbon dioxide.

Anesthesia

Medication used to prevent pain during surgery by causing loss of sensation or consciousness.

Conscious Sedation

A medical procedure involving the administration of drugs that reduce consciousness, allowing patients to be comfortable but responsive.