How Can We Sum Up the Predictors of How Children

question 68

Multiple Choice

How can we sum up the predictors of how children will respond to divorce?

• A) They are always negatively affected by it.
• B) The effects are significant and long lasting.
• C) The effects can be somewhat offset by social support.
• D) Negative effects do not happen when custody is shared by both parents.

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment Assessment

The evaluation of an individual's ability to form healthy and resilient relationships, based on feelings of security and trust.

Harlow Comfort Comparison

A series of experiments by Harry Harlow demonstrating the importance of comfort and care, over mere nourishment, in the attachment process of rhesus monkeys.

Bowlby Caregiver Analysis

Bowlby caregiver analysis is a psychological framework that explores the bond between caregivers and children, emphasizing the importance of attachment for emotional development.

Emotional Bond

A strong psychological connection between individuals, typically characterized by feelings of affection, love, or emotional attachment.