What Is Considered the Hallmark of Secure Attachment

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is considered the hallmark of secure attachment?

• A)The child never cries and is stable enough to not demand face-to-face interactions with the caregiver.
• B)The caregiver responds to the child constantly,to the point of being overly responsive.
• C)The caregiver is sensitive to the child's needs,is aware of the child's moods,can discriminate the infant's signals,and is responsive,warm,and affectionate.
• D)The child has no fear of strangers and demonstrates that she or he is equally comfortable with unfamiliar adults as with the caregiver.

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The capacity for learning, understanding, and applying knowledge, as well as the ability to engage in abstract thinking and problem-solving.

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Mental Disorders

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