The Storm of Crying, or Bedtime Distress, That Sometimes Occurs

question 578

Multiple Choice

The storm of crying, or bedtime distress, that sometimes occurs when babies are left alone at night can be considered a mild form of

• A) separation anxiety.
• B) social referencing.
• C) egocentrism.
• D) insecure-avoidant attachment.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary History

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Charles Darwin

A British naturalist of the 19th century best known for his contributions to the science of evolution, particularly the theory of natural selection.

Conditioned Stimulus

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