How Did Ainsworth Describe Mothers of Avoidant Attached Infants

question 59

Multiple Choice

How did Ainsworth describe mothers of avoidant attached infants?

• A)Anxious during separation from their child
• B)Reluctant to seek help from others
• C)Indifferent to physical contact
• D)Encouraged exploration in their infants

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Definitions:

Perceiving Emotions

The ability to recognize, understand, and interpret emotions in oneself and others.

Understanding Emotions

The ability to recognize, interpret, and respond appropriately to one's own and others' emotional states.

Feeling Depressed

Experiencing a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and an inability to carry out daily activities.

Ruminate

To think deeply about something, often focusing repeatedly on the same thoughts, typically concerns or problems, over a prolonged period.