What Has Been Consistently Demonstrated in Research on Infant Attachment

question 6

Multiple Choice

What has been consistently demonstrated in research on infant attachment

• A) It is ambivalent in most mother-infant pairs. 
• B) It is nearly instantaneous, and infants show a profound preference for their mothers within days of birth. 
• C) It is not prominent during the early months of life, and during this time infants show little preference for their mothers. 
• D) It is truly seen only between infants and mothers, not other caregivers.

Identify the impact of prolonged isolation or social deprivation on children's physical and mental development.

Explain the concept of attachment and its critical role in child development.

Assess the influence of various factors (e.g., age of separation, individual attention, and environmental stimulation) on children's development.

Identify and understand different attachment theories and their implications on child-rearing practices.

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