The Ethological Theory of Attachment

question 88

Multiple Choice

The ethological theory of attachment

• A) suggests that the infant's emotional tie to the mother is the foundation of all later relationships.
• B) recognizes the infant's emotional tie to the caregiver as an evolved response that promotes survival.
• C) emphasizes the importance of feeding as the central context in which caregivers and babies build close emotional bonds.
• D) suggests that infants learn to prefer their mother because she functions as both a primary caregiver and a social partner.

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Definitions:

Plagiarizing

The practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own without proper acknowledgment.

Norming Stage

A phase in team development where members resolve conflicts, accept roles, and establish a sense of unity and cooperation.

Social Demands

the expectations or requirements imposed by society on individuals, influencing behavior and social roles.

Technical Demands

The specialized requirements or knowledge needed to perform specific tasks or operate certain equipment or systems.