Define the Following Terms: Uppsala

question 19

Short Answer

Define the following terms: Uppsala

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Definitions:

Easy Temperament

A personality style characterized by regularity, adaptability, and a positive mood, resulting in less fussiness and easier management by caregivers.

Cloth Mother

Refers to a surrogate mother experiment conducted by Harry Harlow, involving infant monkeys demonstrating the importance of caregiving and companionship.

Wire Surrogate Mother

Refers to an experiment in developmental psychology where infant monkeys showed attachment to cloth-covered wire frames, indicating the importance of comfort and warmth over nourishment alone.

Secure Base

In attachment theory, a caregiver's presence that gives the child a sense of safety, enabling them to explore their environment.