Susan and Her Mother Are Participating in the "Strange Situation

question 9

Multiple Choice

Susan and her mother are participating in the "Strange Situation." When Susan's mother returns to the room, Susan acts resentful but moves closer, staying near until Mom tries to hug her. Susan's attachment classification is most likely

• A) secure
• B) resistant
• C) avoidant
• D) disorganized/disoriented

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Definitions:

Reward

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Concept Formation

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Pictorial Stimuli

Visual images or pictures used in psychological experiments or testing to elicit cognitive, emotional, or behavioral responses from participants.

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