Which Statement Best Reflects the Ethological Perspective Regarding Parent/child Attachments

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which statement best reflects the ethological perspective regarding parent/child attachments?

• A)Attachments form automatically as a result of biological programming.
• B)Human infants and caregivers have biological tendencies to form attachments.
• C)The key to forming close attachments lies in the principles of conditioning and reinforcement.
• D)Learning plays no significant role in the process of developing parent/child attachments.

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Definitions:

Genetically Predisposed

Indicates a higher likelihood of developing certain conditions or traits based on one's genetic makeup.

Richard Lazarus'

Associated with the psychology of emotion and stress, Lazarus developed the cognitive-mediational theory which suggests that the interpretation of an event is more important for the stress response than the event itself.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion suggesting that physiological arousal precedes the experience of emotion.

Facial Feedback Effect

The hypothesis positing that facial muscle movements can affect the experience of emotions.