During the "Strange Situation" Assessment, Infants Who ____ Are Thought

question 179

Multiple Choice

During the "strange situation" assessment, infants who ____ are thought to have an avoidant attachment style.

• A)seek the parent's affection and are easily soothed by his or her return
• B)display an ambivalent approach to their parent, remaining close but rejecting any contact initiated by the parent,
• C)show little distress when separated from the parent and tend to ignore him or her
• D)display confusion about whether to approach the parent or to ignore him or her

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Definitions:

Anorectal Junction

The area where the anal canal meets the rectum, important in the study of gastrointestinal function and disorders.

Rectum

The final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus, where feces are stored before being expelled.

Anal Canal

The final segment of the digestive tract through which feces are excreted from the body.

Fecal Incontinence

The inability to control bowel movements, causing unintended leakage of stool from the rectum.