Which of the Following Statements Regarding Attachment and Later Development

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding attachment and later development is not true?

• A) Securely attached children are just as likely as avoidantly attached children to suffer anxiety disorders later in life.
• B) The effects of early attachment may carry over well into adolescence and adulthood.
• C) Securely attached adolescents have higher self-esteem and social competence than their peers who are not securely attached.
• D) Securely attached adolescents engage in constructive problem-solving when discussing issues of independence with their parents.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed (seen, heard, touched, smelled, or sensed in any way).

Grasping Reflex

The grasping reflex is an involuntary movement in infants, prompting them to tightly grasp any object touching the palm of their hand.

Newborn

An infant who has recently been born, typically referring to a period of up to a few months old.

Checkup

A medical examination to assess a person's health or the condition of an organ or system, often part of routine health maintenance.