Babies Who Look Dazed, Freeze in the Middle of Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Babies who look dazed, freeze in the middle of their movements, or engage in repetitive behaviors when reunited with the mothers after a brief separation have:

• A)an insecure-ambivalent attachment
• B)an insecure-avoidant attachment
• C)an insecure-disorganized attachment
• D)a secure attachment

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A psychological framework that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behaviors, attributing them to internal dispositions or to external situations.

Social Phenomena

Behaviors, patterns, or events that influence or are influenced by individuals within a society.

Cognitive Dissonance

A mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Rationalize

The act of justifying behaviors or decisions with logical reasons, often after the fact, to make an action or belief appear more acceptable.