Gabrielle Is Upset and Cries When Her Mother Goes to Work

question 12

Multiple Choice

Gabrielle is upset and cries when her mother goes to work. When her mom returns home, Gabrielle is still angry with her mom and she is inconsolable. This is an example of which type of attachment?

• A) avoidant attachment
• B) resistant attachment
• C) secure attachment
• D) disorganized attachment

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Definitions:

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that experiences all aspects of the experiment, including assessments, in a manner identical to the experimental group, except for the manipulation of the independent variable.

Antipsychotic Drug

Medications used to treat psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking, commonly associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Experimental Effect

The difference obtained in the dependent variable that occurs as a function of the manipulation of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated to test its effects on the dependent variable.