A Recent Study Examined the Synchronous Relationship Between Maternal Responses

question 135

Multiple Choice

A recent study examined the synchronous relationship between maternal responses and infants. Mothers were separated from their baby, given a task, and as part of the study were selected to receive a positive or negative evaluation. Those with the negative evaluation, experiencing negative emotions, had infants who:

• A) smiled more and had a decreased heart rate.
• B) displayed similar negative emotions as evidenced by increases in heart rate.
• C) were more likely to giggle when reunited with the mother.
• D) were likely to seek out an alternate caregiver when reunited with the mother.

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