Max Has an Insecure/resistant Attachment with His Mother

question 11

Essay

Max has an insecure/resistant attachment with his mother. Cassie has a secure attachment with her mother. How is this difference likely to affect their later social and cognitive functioning? Why could this difference in later functioning be predicted?

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Definitions:

Depression

A common and severe medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act, leading to feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities.

Anxiety

a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome, often reflecting a concern over potential future events.

Risky Activities

Behaviors or actions that involve a significant degree of danger or potential harm to oneself or others.

Peer Behavior

The actions or reactions of individuals of the same age or maturity level, influencing or reflecting social norms or group dynamics.