When the Presence of a Trusted Caregiver Provides an Infant

question 85

Multiple Choice

When the presence of a trusted caregiver provides an infant or toddler with the ability to explore the environment, the child is using the caregiver as a

• A) security object.
• B) dependent attachment figure.
• C) secure base.
• D) working model.

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Definitions:

Grasping

The act of taking hold of something firmly with the hands or arms, which is also a reflex seen in newborns.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept developed in early infancy.

Ambivalent Attachment

A type of insecure attachment characterized by mixed feelings of dependence and exploration; the child may both seek and resist closeness.

Secure

The state of being free from danger or threat, or the assurance that information, resources, or possessions are protected against loss, damage, or unauthorized access.