When Placed in the Strange Situation Test, Erica Is Distressed

question 150

Multiple Choice

When placed in the strange situation test, Erica is distressed when her mother leaves the room, and happily greats her when she returns. When mom is around she explores the playroom and does not seem distressed when a stranger enters. Erica would most likely be classified as

• A)anxious-avoidant
• B)securely attached
• C)anxious-resistant
• D)resistant-avoidant
• E)cannot classify

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between the amount producers are willing and able to supply a good for and the actual amount received by them when the good is sold.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the price consumers are ready to offer for a good or service and the price they actually incur.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high the price of a product can be charged in the market to protect consumers from high prices.

Consumer Surplus

The gap between the amount consumers are prepared to spend on a product or service and the amount they end up paying.