Which of the Following Statements About 1-Year-Olds' Understanding of Emotions

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about 1-year-olds' understanding of emotions is true?

• A)It is impossible to examine 1-year-olds' understanding of emotions.
• B)A variety of evidence suggests that 1-year-olds have an understanding of emotions.
• C)A variety of evidence suggests that 1-year-olds do not have an understanding of emotions.
• D)It appears that 1-year-olds understand their own emotions but not the emotions of others.

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Definitions:

Separations

Instances where two or more individuals or entities discontinue their association or connection, which can occur in relationships, employment, or other bonds.

Ambivalent Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by a child's intense distress when separated from a caregiver and ambivalence upon their return.

Attachment Figure

An individual who provides comfort, safety, and security for a child, often a parent or primary caregiver.

Hostile Upon Reunion

A term often used in psychology to describe the behavior of a child who reacts with anger or resistance when reunited with a caregiver after a separation.