The Majority of Middle-Class Infants in the United

question 122

Multiple Choice

The majority of middle-class infants in the United
States fall into which attachment category?

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

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Definitions:

Nasal Cavity

The large air-filled space behind the nose that filters, warms, and humidifies inhaled air.

Free Nerve Endings

Sensory receptors found throughout the body that detect stimuli related to temperature, pain, and touch, contributing to the sensation of feeling.

Cutaneous Receptor

Sensory receptor of the dermis that is activated by touch, pain, pressure, and temperature.

Merkel Disks

Specialized skin cells that function as mechanoreceptors for touch sensations.