When Mary Ainsworth Suggested That a Child's Early Attachment Pattern

question 24

Multiple Choice

When Mary Ainsworth suggested that a child's early attachment pattern would influence her attachment patterns in adulthood,she was addressing the idea that

• A)development results from the interplay of biology and the environment.
• B)development occurs in a multilayered context.
• C)development is a dynamic,reciprocal process.
• D)development is a cumulative process.

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Definitions:

Symbolic Interactionism

Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective focusing on how individuals interact based on shared symbols and meanings within society.

Transitions

Refers to changes or movements from one state, condition, or phase to another, often marking significant life events or societal shifts.

Post-Structuralism

A philosophical and theoretical movement critiquing structuralism's rigid frameworks and emphasizing the instability of meaning and the complexity of societal structures.

Growing Old

The natural process of aging, characterized by gradual changes in physical, cognitive, and social capabilities over time.