Mothers Who Are Easily Overwhelmed and Who Are Inconsistent in Responding

question 15

Multiple Choice

Mothers who are easily overwhelmed and who are inconsistent in responding to their infants are more likely than other mothers to have infants who are:

• A)insecure/resistant.
• B)disorganized/disoriented.
• C)difficult.
• D)insecure/avoidant.

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Definitions:

Doorbell

A device designed to produce a sound, or a bell signal when pressed, used as an alert mechanism for the presence of visitors.

Optimal Interstimulus Intervals

The ideal time gap between consecutive stimuli that maximizes learning or the effectiveness of a response.

Reflex System

A biological system that enables organisms to respond automatically to specific stimuli without conscious thought.