What Is One Important Conclusion Drawn from Research Comparing the Attachments

question 114

Multiple Choice

What is one important conclusion drawn from research comparing the attachments of Israeli children to a mother, father, and special caregiver (metapelet) ?

• A) Babies can only form one true attachment.
• B) The attachment to one's mother is more important than the other attachments.
• C) Infants can have a variety of attachment relationships that all contribute to social development differently.
• D) All attachment relationships are the same.

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Arousal

The activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to relaxation and decreased heart rate.

Polygraph

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Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that helps the body conserve energy and promotes relaxation and digestion.

Somatic Nervous System

A component of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body's muscles.