Attachment Refers to the Strong Emotional Bond That Develops Between

question 481

Multiple Choice

Attachment refers to the strong emotional bond that develops between human children and their primary caregivers. Since it is most easily established during the first one to two years of a child's life, its creation appears to be governed by a ___________ period.

• A)sensitive
• B)critical
• C)developmental
• D)formative

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Definitions:

Paired Appendages

Structures that extend from the body of an organism and occur in matching pairs, such as wings, arms, and legs.

Watery Habitats

Environments characterized by the presence of water, such as rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans, which support a diverse range of life.

Notochord

Stiff rod of connective tissue that runs the length of the body in chordate larvae or embryos.

Tunicates

Marine invertebrates with a sac-like body, filter-feeding mechanism, and notochord during the larval stage; also known as sea squirts.