Observations by Freud and Dann of the Group of Six

question 102

Multiple Choice

Observations by Freud and Dann of the group of six German-Jewish children who were orphaned during Hitler's regime and then were sent to live together in a shelter in Britain demonstrated which of the following?

• A)Separations from consistent caregivers have no lasting effects for relationships with adults when supportive peer relationships exist.
• B)Relationships with peers can help young children develop some of the social and emotional capacities usually developed in the context of parent-child relationships.
• C)Separations from consistent caregivers cause children to become delinquent and psychotic.
• D)Peer relationships can more than compensate for a lack of caregiver-child attachment, since peers can share greater intimacy and trust.

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Definitions:

Elongation

The process or state of extending or being elongated in physical length or duration.

Elaboration

A detailed explanation or development of an idea, concept, or theory.

Reverberation

The persistence of sound after the source has stopped, often used metaphorically to describe the continuing influence of an event or idea.

Continuity of the Self

The concept that an individual maintains a consistent sense of identity over time despite changes or external influences.