Viktor Is Placed in the Strange Situation, Causing Him to Be

question 29

Multiple Choice

Viktor is placed in the Strange Situation, causing him to be upset. When his mother returns, Viktor looks away from her and refuses to acknowledge her presence. What kind of attachment style is Viktor demonstrating?

• A) secure attachment
• B) avoidant attachment
• C) indifferent attachment
• D) anxious attachment

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Definitions:

Action Potentials

Rapid, temporary changes in the electrical membrane potential of a cell, which allow for the transmission of signals along neurons.

Local Currents

Electrical currents that flow in the neuronal membrane due to the movement of ions in and out of the neuron, vital for the propagation of action potentials.

Absolute Refractory Period

A time period during which a neuron cannot fire another action potential, no matter how strong the stimulus.

Inactivation Gates

Structures within ion channels of neuron cell membranes that close to stop ion flow, contributing to the regulation of action potentials and neuronal firing.