In the Strange Situation, Latoya Basically Ignored Her Mother, Was

question 170

Multiple Choice

In the Strange Situation, Latoya basically ignored her mother, was not upset when she left the room, and did not seek her out when she returned. Mary Ainsworth would most likely classify Latoya as:

• A) securely attached.
• B) insecure avoidant.
• C) insecure resistant.
• D) insecure antisocial.

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Definitions:

Attentional Capabilities

The ability to focus and maintain concentration on specific stimuli or tasks, often varying in capacity among individuals.

Muscle Coordination

The ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently in physical tasks.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restrictions on food intake.

Schizophrenia

Mental disorder marked by loss of contact with reality; symptoms include hallucinations and delusions.