Which of the Following Children Is LEAST Likely to Develop

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following children is LEAST likely to develop a secure attachment relationship?

• A)Amit,an Israeli infant who sleeps in a dormitory with older children and receives inconsistent attention when he gets upset at night.
• B)Merel,a Dutch infant whose mother received three months of caregiver training.
• C)Catalina,a Romanian infant living in an orphanage who has an attentive and emotionally involved institution caregiver.
• D)Lester,an American infant who responds to his needs consistently and with sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Spinal Column

The vertebral column or backbone, consisting of a series of vertebrae that protect the spinal cord and provide structural support to the body.

Sacrum

Five fused vertebrae that lie between the coccyx and the lumbar vertebrae of the spinal column.

Pelvic Girdle

A bony structure located in the lower part of the trunk, connecting the spine to the legs and supporting the visceral organs of the pelvis.

Symphysis Pubis

A slightly movable joint located where the left and right pubic bones meet at the front of the pelvis.