In the Strange Situation, Richard Is Unresponsive to His Mother

question 96

Multiple Choice

In the Strange Situation, Richard is unresponsive to his mother when she is present. When she leaves, Richard reacts to the stranger in much the same way as to his mother. When his mother returns, Richard pays no attention to her. Richard is demonstrating __________ attachment.

• A) avoidant
• B) secure
• C) disorganized/disoriented
• D) resistant

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Definitions:

Sleep-Wake Cycle

Refers to the 24-hour daily rhythm that governs our sleep and wakefulness, largely controlled by our body's internal clock and external cues like light and darkness.

Circadian Rhythm

A cycle of bodily rhythm that occurs over a 24-hour period.

Infradian

Pertaining to biological rhythms with a frequency of less than one cycle in 24 hours, such as menstrual cycles.

Altered State

A condition of significant deviation from one’s normal mental or physical state, due to influences like meditation, drugs, or hypnosis.