According to a Recent Meta-Analysis, Secure Attachment in Infancy Was

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to a recent meta-analysis, secure attachment in infancy was linked to:

• A) social competence with peers in childhood.
• B) more externalizing behaviors in preschool.
• C) more internalizing behaviors in middle school.
• D) higher dropout rates in high school.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorder

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors, often distressing and impairing an individual's ability to function.

Childhood Experiences

Events or interactions occurring during the early years of life that can significantly influence one's behavior, personality, and mental health in later years.

Psychoanalyst

A therapist who uses Freudian methods of exploring the unconscious mind to treat mental and emotional disorders.

Psychological Therapy

A range of treatments for mental health disorders that involve talking to a psychologist or other mental health professional.