When a Baby Is Upset When Her Attachment Figure Leaves

question 122

True/False

When a baby is upset when her attachment figure leaves the room, and then demonstrates anger when the attachment figure returns, she is displaying an avoidant attachment style.

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Definitions:

Freud's Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety by distorting reality.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period.

Unconscious Mind

Part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness but influences thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Behavioral Consistency

The tendency for people to exhibit the same behaviors across different situations and over time.