Timmy Has Just Had His First Birthday

question 49

Multiple Choice

Timmy has just had his first birthday. Even though he is a "big boy" now, Timmy still becomes very upset whenever his parents leave him with a sitter, even for short periods of time. Upon their return, Timmy still appears to be distressed and is not easily soothed. Even though he seems to want his parents to hold him, he fidgets or pulls away once in their arms. Which of Ainsworth's classifications best fits Timmy?

• A) Insecure-avoidant
• B) Secure
• C) Insecure-resistant
• D) Insecure-disorganized

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Somatic

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind or emotions; often used in reference to bodily symptoms with no apparent physical cause.

Parasympathetic

The part of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles.

Cortex

The Cortex is the outermost layer of the brain's cerebrum, involved in higher brain functions such as thought, memory, and decision making.