What Are the Four Attachment Patterns Identified by Mary Ainsworth

question 284

Multiple Choice

What are the four attachment patterns identified by Mary Ainsworth?

• A) Secure, resistant, disorganized, and avoidant
• B) dependent, independent, incoherent, and marginal
• C) tight, loose, tethered, and fragmented
• D) reserved, fearful, demanding, and relaxed

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Definitions:

Tonic Receptors

Sensory receptors that respond as long as a stimulus is present and adapt slowly to a constant stimulus.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors located in muscles and tendons, providing information about joint angle, muscle length, and muscle tension.

Thumb Position

The anatomical term referring to the unique placement and range of movement of the thumb in relation to the other fingers on the hand, enabling grasping and manipulation abilities.

Spinotectal Tract

A neural pathway in the spinal cord that conveys sensory information to the midbrain, involved in reflex responses to visual stimuli.