An Infant's Tendency to Automatically Grasp Objects Placed in His

question 75

Multiple Choice

An infant's tendency to automatically grasp objects placed in his or her hands best illustrates

• A) object permanence.
• B) insecure attachment.
• C) a reflex response.
• D) basic trust.

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Definitions:

Validity

The ability of a test to measure what it is intended to measure.

Reliability

The ability of a test to yield nearly the same score when the same people are tested and then retested on the same test or an alternative form of the test.

Ego Defense

Psychological strategies employed by the ego to protect itself from anxiety and unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings that are the opposite of their unconscious desires.