Which Infant Is Most Likely to Form a Secure Attachment

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which infant is most likely to form a secure attachment?

• A) Hallie, whose parents respond predictably and appropriately to her needs.
• B) Erin, who has a difficult temperament.
• C) Bernie, who sleeps in a dormitory with other children under 12.
• D) Steven, whose mother has a rigid personality style.

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Definitions:

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism in which emotional impulses are redirected from a real object to a safer, substitute target.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism in psychology where unacceptable impulses or urges are transformed into more socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies employed unconsciously to protect the self from anxiety, social sanctions, or to provide a refuge from a situation with which one cannot currently cope.