What Can We Conclude Regarding an Infant's Experience of Death

question 38

Multiple Choice

What can we conclude regarding an infant's experience of death?

• A)Infants who have developed an understanding of here vs.all gone may show some of the same reactions that adults do in response to loss of an attachment figure.
• B)Most infants understand that death means that life processes stop,but they believe that it can be undone or reversed.
• C)Infants are biologically programmed to show grief responses to the loss of a caretaker,regardless of the age of the infant.
• D)Infants who show separation protest and depression-like symptoms have clearly demonstrated that they have an accurate cognitive understanding of death.

---

Definitions:

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, which can affect mental and physical health.

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be triggered by both positive and negative experiences.

Biofeedback

A technique that trains individuals to improve their health by using signals from their own bodies to gain control over physical functions.

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension, stemming from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.