The Primary Relevance of Bowlby's Attachment Theory for Psychiatric Advanced

question 8

Multiple Choice

The primary relevance of Bowlby's attachment theory for psychiatric advanced practice nurses is that

• A) Toddlers develop primitive defense mechanisms such as denial.
• B) Toddlers develop an inner working model of how adults will respond to them.
• C) Toddlers face the psychosocial task of autonomy versus shame.
• D) Toddlers develop a fear of engulfment and enmeshment.

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Definitions:

Existentialism

A philosophical theory emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and choice, positing that individuals create the meanings of their lives.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated in an experiment to see if it affects the outcome or dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In scientific research, the variable that is tested and measured to determine if it is affected by changes in the independent variable.

Self-critical

A tendency to evaluate oneself harshly, focusing on one’s flaws and shortcomings.