Which of the Following Is More Likely to Be Found

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is more likely to be found in shy, inhibited children than in highly sociable, uninhibited children?

• A) a higher heart rate from the first few weeks of life
• B) lower levels of amygdala activity in response to novel stimuli
• C) lower levels of saliva concentration of cortisol
• D) a drop in blood pressure in response to novelty

Understand the generational transmission and variability of attachment styles.

Recognize the potential for change and improvement in attachment bonds through interventions.

Understand theoretical perspectives on attachment (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, psychoanalytic).

Grasp the developmental phases of attachment as proposed by Ainsworth.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach that explores unconscious thoughts and feelings to understand and treat mental and emotional disorders.

Psychoanalytic Perspective

A theory of psychology that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Domestic Violence

A pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power over another intimate partner.

Existential Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes dealing with existential concerns like meaning, choice, and mortality, and argues that addressing these issues is key to psychological well-being.