The Hypothesized Mechanism That Provides a Balance Between an Infant's

question 1

Multiple Choice

The hypothesized mechanism that provides a balance between an infant's need for safety and desire for learning experiences is called:

• A) autonomy.
• B) attachment.
• C) secure base.
• D) disattachment.

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Definitions:

Stabilizing Selection

Natural selection acting to promote stability rather than change in a population's gene pool.

Geographical Changes

Alterations in the earth's surface, including changes in landscapes, climate, and natural environments.

Anagenesis

A sustained directional shift in a population's average characteristics.

Cladogenesis

A process in evolutionary biology where a species splits into two distinct species, rather than evolving as a single lineage, leading to increased biodiversity.