Carl Is 12 Months Old,and in the Strange-Situation Test He

question 40

Multiple Choice

Carl is 12 months old,and in the strange-situation test he displays little distress when his mother leaves and ignores her when she returns.According to Ainsworth,which type of attachment relationship is Carl exhibiting?

• A) resistant
• B) secure
• C) avoidant
• D) disorganized/disoriented

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Definitions:

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause in exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Fear

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly paired with an aversive event, triggering fear reactions.

Cocker Spaniel

A breed of dog known for its long ears, expressive eyes, and friendly personality.

Generalization

The cognitive process of applying information or behavior learned in one context to different but similar contexts.