A Secure Attachment in Infancy

question 50

Multiple Choice

A secure attachment in infancy

• A) guarantees continued good parenting.
• B) launches the parent-child relationship on a positive path that is likely to continue.
• C) causes improved cognitive, emotional, and social competence in later years.
• D) is weakly linked to poor adjustment in adolescence.

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Definitions:

Knock-In Mice

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Knockout Mice

Genetically engineered mice in which one or more specific genes have been made inoperative to study gene function.

Huntington Disease

A genetic neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms.

Genetic Determinants

Refers to the specific genes and variations in an organism's DNA that contribute to its physical, behavioral, and health-related traits.