When a Younger Sibling Is Born, What Happens to the Attachment

question 155

Multiple Choice

When a younger sibling is born, what happens to the attachment between the toddler and his or her mother?

• A)It remains the same.
• B)It generally improves slightly.
• C)It typically improves considerably.
• D)It often changes from secure to insecure.

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Percentile

A statistical value that indicates the relative position of a number in a dataset, showing what percentage of the data lies below that value.

Test Norms

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Derived Score

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40th Percentile

A statistical measure indicating that 40 percent of the population falls below a particular value or performance level, commonly used to assess and compare individual scores or characteristics.