In the Strange Situation, a Sign of Insecure Attachment Might

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the Strange Situation, a sign of insecure attachment might be _____.

• A) smiling at Mother when she returns to the room
• B) crying and unable to be comforted when Mother returns
• C) seeking contact with Mother when reunited
• D) playing happily as long as Mother is present

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Definitions:

Repressed Memory

A controversial theory suggesting that memories of traumatic events may be stored in the unconscious mind and blocked from normal conscious recall.

Sexually Abused

A term describing individuals who have experienced unwanted or coercive sexual activity.

Decay Theory

The hypothesis that memory fades due to the mere passage of time, unless actively retained through rehearsal or other means.

Memories Fade

A phenomenon where over time, the details of a memory become less accessible or are lost.