Secure Attachments to Parents

question 7

Multiple Choice

Secure attachments to parents:

• A)facilitates mastery of the social world
• B)increases the child's trust in other social relationships
• C)facilitates the development of mature affectional relationship with peers
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Full-Term Babies

Infants born after the normal gestation period, typically between 37 to 42 weeks, and are considered developmentally ready for life outside the womb.

Critical Attachment

Strong emotional bond that critically influences one's sense of security and relationship dynamics. (Note: The term might be an amalgamation of "critical period" and "attachment theory," but this definition integrates possible intent.)

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Network Neurobehavioral Scale (NNNS)

A comprehensive assessment tool used to evaluate the neurological functioning, behavior, and stress responses of newborns, particularly those at risk due to prematurity or other health issues.

Parental Substance Abuse

The misuse of drugs or alcohol by a parent, which can have detrimental effects on parenting abilities and the well-being of children.