Melissa, the Mother of Two Children, Remembers Her Childhood as Difficult

question 93

Multiple Choice

Melissa, the mother of two children, remembers her childhood as difficult. When asked about it, she discusses her past in a consistent and cohesive manner, but reports that although there were some happy times, her parents were not always supportive. Which of the following statements is true about Melissa?

• A)Her children are unlikely to be securely attached to her.
• B)She would most likely be classified into the autonomous adult attachment group.
• C)She probably experienced physical abuse at the hands of her parents.
• D)All of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Nervous Conduction

The process by which nerve cells (neurons) transmit signals through the nervous system.

Synaptic Integration

The process by which multiple synaptic potentials combine within a single neuron, critically influencing the neuron's output.

Synapse

The junction between neurons through which nerve impulses pass, facilitated by the release and reception of neurotransmitters.

Excitatory

Pertaining to or causing excitation, often used in the context of neuronal activity where excitatory signals lead to the activation or stimulation of a nerve cell.