Ethological Theory

question 18

Multiple Choice

Ethological theory:

• A)offers the least detailed explanation of attachment
• B)is rarely used by attachment researchers today
• C)suggests that infants are biologically programmed for attachment
• D)mothers learn to become attached to their infants but are not biologically prepared for attachment

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Definitions:

Intense Moods

Strong emotional states that can significantly impact a person's reasoning, behavior, and well-being, often beyond typical emotional experiences.

Settling Point

A theory in weight regulation that suggests body weight is regulated at a predetermined, or 'settled,' point by a feedback control mechanism.

Set Point

A theory suggesting that individuals have a natural, genetically determined weight or temperature that the body regulates to maintain.

Psychological Factors

Elements or aspects of a person's mental and emotional state that influence their behavior and well-being.