Jeremy Is a Securely Attached Infant; Jason Is Classified as an Insecure

question 94

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is a securely attached infant; Jason is classified as an insecure infant.Which of the following statements about later functioning for these children is true?

• A)There will be no differences in their social functioning by age 8.
• B)Jeremy is more likely than Jason to have learning difficulty in elementary school.
• C)Jeremy is likely to be more shy and withdrawn than Jason.
• D)Jeremy is more likely than Jason to have high self-confidence.

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Definitions:

Enhancer Elements

Short regions of DNA that can increase the likelihood of transcription of particular genes by interacting with specific proteins.

Regulation of Transcription

The process of controlling the rate and manner in which genetic information is transcribed from DNA to mRNA, influencing gene expression.

mRNA Processing

A series of modifications made to mRNA molecules following transcription, including splicing, capping, and polyadenylation, which prepare mRNA for translation.

Chromatin

A complex of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of cells, which condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.