Which of the Following Results Was Obtained in Studies Investigating

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following results was obtained in studies investigating infants' behavior on the virtual cliff apparatus?

• A) Infants in these studies never demonstrated wariness of the apparent drop-off.
• B) Infants in these studies were afraid to cross over to the "deep" side of the apparatus.
• C) Infants' wariness was related to their experience with crawling.
• D) Infants' wariness was related to their experience with walking.

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Definitions:

Separations

Instances where two or more individuals or entities discontinue their association or connection, which can occur in relationships, employment, or other bonds.

Ambivalent Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by a child's intense distress when separated from a caregiver and ambivalence upon their return.

Attachment Figure

An individual who provides comfort, safety, and security for a child, often a parent or primary caregiver.

Hostile Upon Reunion

A term often used in psychology to describe the behavior of a child who reacts with anger or resistance when reunited with a caregiver after a separation.