Derek Has Been Asked to Hand-Deliver a Message to Adeline

question 21

Multiple Choice

Derek has been asked to hand-deliver a message to Adeline. Adeline lives across the river from Derek, and there is no bridge; therefore, Derek must take a boat across the channel. When he reaches the shore, he ties the boat to the dock so he can take the message to Adeline. If we compare Derek's actions to those that occur in neurons, we can say that the dock, where Derrek binds his boat, is like a

• A)vesicle.
• B)neurotransmitter.
• C)synapse.
• D)receptor site.
• E)glial cell.

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Definitions:

Attachment Processes

The formation, development, and dynamics of emotional bonds between individuals, typically in the context of caregiver and child relationships.

Adaptive Value

The extent to which a trait or behavior increases the chances of survival and reproduction of an organism in its environment.

Anxious-ambivalent

A type of insecure attachment characterized by high levels of anxiety and ambivalence about relationships.

Attachment Relationship

An emotional bond between individuals, characterized by a longing to maintain closeness, typically seen between a child and caregiver, influencing psychological development.