Which Advice Would an Attachment Theorist Give to a New

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which advice would an attachment theorist give to a new mom?

• A) "Don't spoil your baby by giving her too much attention."
• B) "Human beings need to be independent. Don't let your baby get too attached."
• C) "Once your baby begins to walk, try to leave him alone."
• D) "Give your baby a lot of love, so he will have loving relationships later in life."

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Definitions:

Cultural Scripts

Prescriptive norms and expectations about behavior and beliefs that are culturally specific, guiding how individuals within a community should act and think.

Sexual Expression

The ways in which we engage in sexual behaviors.

Heteronormativity

The assumption or belief that heterosexual relationships are the norm or default, often excluding or marginalizing other forms of sexual orientation and relationships.

Heterosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by a romantic or sexual attraction to people of the opposite sex.