Suppose an Infant Is (1) Excited to Explore His Environment

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Short Answer

Suppose an infant is (1) excited to explore his environment, (2) upset when its mother leaves, and (3) happy when its mother returns. This infant's behavior is BEST described as ______.

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Definitions:

African American Grandparents

Grandparents within the African American community, often playing significant roles in family structure, including as primary caregivers or cultural conveyors.

Empty Nest Syndrome

The experience that relates to parents’ feelings of unhappiness, worry, loneliness, and depression resulting from their children’s departure from home.

Same-sex Couple Households

Domestic units consisting of partners of the same gender, with or without children, recognized in many jurisdictions as a form of family structure.

Sandwich Generation

Adults who in middle adulthood must fulfill the needs of both their children and their aging parents.