Let's Say an Infant Crawls Up to an Iguana That

question 152

Multiple Choice

Let's say an infant crawls up to an iguana that was temporarily let out of its cage and allowed to explore the carpet. From time to time the infant looks back at her mother to see how she is responding. This sort of checking-in behavior is called __________.

• A) attachment
• B) social referencing
• C) distress tolerance
• D) separation anxiety

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Definitions:

Washing Hands

A fundamental hygiene practice involving the use of water and soap to remove dirt, germs, and other contaminants to prevent the spread of infection.

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept suggesting that a child feels desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.

Unconscious Mind

The segment of the mind that remains beyond the reach of conscious awareness, yet influences emotions and actions.

Emotional Trauma

Psychological distress caused by extraordinarily stressful events that shatter an individual's sense of security, leading to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability.