Which List Presents Bowlby's Phases in the CORRECT Developmental Sequence

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which list presents Bowlby's phases in the CORRECT developmental sequence?

• A) attachment-in-the-making, preattachment, clear-cut attachment, reciprocal relationships
• B) preattachment, reciprocal relationships, attachment-in-the-making, clear-cut attachment
• C) reciprocal relationships, attachment-in-the-making, preattachment, clear-cut attachment
• D) preattachment, attachment-in-the-making, clear-cut attachment, reciprocal relationships

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Definitions:

Head-sparing

A biological mechanism that prioritizes the growth and development of the brain over other body parts in situations of malnutrition or stress.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons in the brain that allow for the transfer of information and are essential for processes like learning, memory, and perception.

Rupture

In psychology, refers to a break or disruption in the therapeutic alliance between a therapist and client, which requires repair to continue effective therapy.

Dendritic Proliferation

The growth or increase in the branching of dendrites, which are extensions of neurons that help in the transmission of electrical signals in the brain.