Mothers Who Resist Their Infants' Attempts at Physical Closeness and Who

question 31

Multiple Choice

Mothers who resist their infants' attempts at physical closeness and who are emotionally unavailable are more likely than other mothers to have infants who are:

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

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Definitions:

Id

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.

Superego

The third psychic structure, which functions as a moral guardian and sets forth high standards for behavior.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the identification and modification of dysfunctional thought patterns.

Gestalt Therapy

A form of psychotherapy focusing on self-awareness and personal responsibility, emphasizing the present moment and the environmental and social contexts of a person's life.