Caleb and Dianne Participate in a Study of Stress and Partner

question 37

Multiple Choice

Caleb and Dianne participate in a study of stress and partner social support.Each day,over the course of a week,they report on how much stress they experienced and how much partner support they received.Which of the following is most likely to be a finding in this study?

• A) Caleb reports that his stressful days are met with increases in Dianne's support and criticism;Dianne's stressful days are met with decreases in Caleb's support.
• B) Caleb reports that his stressful days are met with increases in Dianne's support;Dianne's stressful days are met with increases in Caleb's criticism rather than support.
• C) Dianne reports that her stressful days are met with increases in Caleb's support and criticism;Caleb's stressful days are met with decreases in Dianne's support.
• D) Dianne reports that her stressful days are met with increases in Caleb's support and criticism;Caleb's stressful days are met with increases in Dianne's support.

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Definitions:

Attachment

The emotional bond that forms between an individual, typically an infant, and another person, often a caregiver, which is critical for personal development.

Object Permanence

The awareness that entities remain in existence even if they are not perceived through sight, sound, or other sensory means.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, which outlines eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development.