If Walt Has Developed an Avoidant Attachment Style with His

question 15

Multiple Choice

If Walt has developed an avoidant attachment style with his father, Michael, how will he respond when Michael returns to the room after a brief departure? Walt will

• A)cry and beg for Michael to hold him.
• B)cry for Michael, yet look away with disinterest.
• C)smile and pay attention to Michael's return.
• D)not notice that Michael has gone and returned.

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Definitions:

Fertilized Ova

Refers to an egg cell that has been fertilized by a sperm cell, beginning the process of embryonic development.

Germinal Period

The first two weeks of prenatal development after conception, characterized by rapid cell division and the beginning of cell differentiation.

Zygote

The initial cell formed when a new organism is produced by sexual reproduction, containing genetic material from both the mother and father.

Placenta

An organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, allowing for nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.