Who Is the Person Who Is Sought Out When a Child

question 49

Multiple Choice

Who is the person who is sought out when a child experiences some kind of distress or threat in the environment?

• A) the figure of strength
• B) the primary attachment figure
• C) the ethological mother
• D) the older sibling

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Definitions:

Cognitive Factors

Elements that affect the processes of thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering.

Tension

A state of mental or emotional strain, often resulting from challenging or demanding circumstances.

Stimulus-Response Units

In behavioral psychology, these are the basic elements of behavior, indicating a direct, observable link between a stimulus and a response it triggers.

Learning-Performance Distinction

Highlights the difference between acquiring a skill (learning) and demonstrating it (performance), emphasizing that learning may occur without immediate evidence through performance.