The Strange-Situation Test Was Designed to Allow Psychologists to Assess

question 75

Multiple Choice

The strange-situation test was designed to allow psychologists to assess:

• A) how infants respond to separation and reunion with their mothers
• B) an infant's tendencies to seek or avoid novelty
• C) a mother's response to a fearful infant
• D) the level of social skill an infant has acquired

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Definitions:

Coping Skills

Strategies or mechanisms that individuals use to manage stress, deal with difficult situations, or adjust to life's challenges.

Transitional Object

A transitional object is a physical item, often used by children, that provides psychological comfort, especially in unique or stressful situations.

Funeral Arrangements

The planning and execution of ceremonies and processes related to a person's death, including the burial or cremation, memorial services, and legal documentation.

Stability

The quality or state of being steady and unchanging, often used to describe emotional or financial steadiness.