In the Context of the Social and Emotional Development of Children

question 53

Multiple Choice

In the context of the social and emotional development of children, which of the following statements is true?

• A)Attachment formed in infancy tends to endure.
• B)Attachment is not vital for the survival of an infant.
• C)Babies do not like to maintain eye contact with their caregivers.
• D)Babies rarely show anxiety when separated.

Understand the social and economic explanations of racial differences over biological or cultural deficiency explanations.

Recognize the complexities and challenges of racial categorization, especially for individuals of mixed race.

Dispel myths related to power dynamics in racial dominance and prejudice.

Distinguish between race and ethnicity, and their distinct impacts on identity.

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Definitions:

Cathexis

Refers to the concentration of emotional energy on a particular object, individual, or idea.

Single-Trial Learning

Learning that occurs in one exposure to a stimulus, typically seen in situations with significant emotional or survival importance.

Complex Behavior

Actions or series of actions that involve multiple steps, decision-making processes, or behaviors that demonstrate a level of sophistication and are often learned rather than instinctual.

Guthrie

proposed the one-trial learning theory, emphasizing that a stimulus paired once with a response can establish a connection, in contrast to theories requiring multiple pairings.