Which of the Following Best Characterizes the Effect on the Infant

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best characterizes the effect on the infant when the mother is severely depressed?

• A)They are still generally able to form a secure parent-infant attachment relationship.
• B)They tend to become hyperactive and fussy, developing a difficult temperament.
• C)They tend to become angry and may mimic her depressive symptoms.
• D)They will develop disorganized attachments.

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Definitions:

End-goals

The final objectives or desired outcomes that an individual or group aims to achieve.

Social Roles

The expected behavior patterns associated with a particular status or position within a group or society.

Catastrophic Expectations

The tendency to exaggerate the potential consequences of an event, often leading to significant anxiety or avoidance behaviors.

Organismic Needs

Organismic Needs refer to the basic physical and psychological needs of an organism, essential for growth and development, as proposed in various psychological theories.