Olivia Is an Infant Taking Part in the Strange Situation

question 34

Multiple Choice

Olivia is an infant taking part in the Strange Situation. When her mother comes back in the room, she ignores her mother and fails to greet her, even when her mother calls her name. When her mother tries to pick her up, she turns away. What attachment type is Olivia's behavior consistent with?

• A) secure attachment
• B) insecure-avoidant attachment
• C) insecure-resistant attachment
• D) disorganized-disoriented attachment

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Definitions:

Salt Water Intrusion

The movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers, which can lead to the contamination of drinking water sources and agricultural irrigation supplies.

Acidification

The process of becoming more acidic, often referred to in the context of soil, water bodies, or the ocean's pH levels decreasing.

Desertification

The degradation of once-fertile land into nonproductive desert; caused partly by soil erosion, deforestation, and overgrazing by domestic animals.

Deserts

Arid regions with extremely low rainfall, supporting limited plant and animal life, and characterized by harsh conditions such as high temperatures and low humidity.