According to Mary Ainsworth, How Will a Securely Attached Child

question 87

Multiple Choice

According to Mary Ainsworth, how will a securely attached child behave in the strange-situation test?

• A)He or she will continue to show signs of distress when the mother returns after a brief absence.
• B)He or she will play and explore new settings when the parent is present.
• C)He or she will not interact with the stranger.
• D)He or she will tend to be clingy and whiny when the mother returns after a brief absence.

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Definitions:

Opinions

Personal views, beliefs, or judgments that may not be based on fact or knowledge.

Weak Threat

A threat perceived as having little or no power to inflict harm or consequences, often resulting in minimal behavioral change.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt by someone who simultaneously harbors conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Contradictory Attitudes

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