Emir Generally Seemed Delighted at His Play Dates

question 154

Multiple Choice

Emir generally seemed delighted at his play dates. However, after Emir turned nine months old, he began to cry when his mother dropped him off with their neighbor. Emir appears to have developed:

• A) stranger anxiety.
• B) separation anxiety.
• C) insecure attachment.
• D) avoidant behavior.

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Definitions:

Primary Response

The initial immune response to a pathogen, which is slower and less effective than subsequent responses.

Different Antigen

Refers to a substance or molecule that is recognized by the immune system as foreign, eliciting an immune response. Each antigen is distinct, allowing the body to identify various pathogens or foreign compounds specifically.

IgG Antibodies

A type of antibody that is the most common and widely distributed in body fluids, playing a crucial role in immune response.

Memory Cells

A type of immune cell that remains in the body long term after an infection has been defeated, enabling a faster and stronger response upon re-exposure to the same pathogen.