Which of the Following Is Thought to Be an Important

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is thought to be an important mechanism by which infants form attachments to their primary caregivers?

• A) Oxytocin
• B) Endorphins and other opioid neurotransmitters
• C) Synchronized behavior between the caregiver and the infant
• D) All of the above are likely important mechanisms of attachment.

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Definitions:

Protons

Positively charged particles found within an atom's nucleus, contributing to the atom's mass and defining the element.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom, involved in chemical bonds and electricity.

Chemical Equation

A chemical equation is a symbolic representation of a chemical reaction, displaying the reactants and products with their respective chemical formulas.

Reactant

Substance that participates in a chemical reaction. Compare with product.