Jose and Juan Are Cousins and Both Children Are 3

question 50

Multiple Choice

Jose and Juan are cousins and both children are 3 months old.Jose cries longer, more frequently, and more intensely than Juan.Which is the most likely outcome based on how the textbook describes the relationship between temperament and attachment?

• A) Jose is more likely to show a secure attachment than Juan.
• B) Juan is more likely to show a secure attachment than Jose.
• C) Both Jose and Juan are likely to show a secure attachment.
• D) Both Jose and Juan are likely to show an insecure attachment.

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Definitions:

Surrogate Mother

A woman who agrees to bear a child on behalf of another person or couple, often through in vitro fertilization.

Apgar Score

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to measure the baby's heart rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone, reflex response, and color, indicating overall health.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm), indicating cardiovascular health.

Muscle Tone

The continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles, or the muscle's resistance to passive stretch during resting state.