A Mother Who Is Slow in Responding to Her Infant's

question 241

Multiple Choice

A mother who is slow in responding to her infant's cries of distress is most likely to encourage

• A) conservation.
• B) insecure attachment.
• C) object permanence.
• D) egocentrism.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial Variables

Psychological and social factors that influence an individual's mental health and behavior.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, urination, and sexual arousal.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system associated with voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.

Immune System

The body's defense system against infectious organisms and other invaders through a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs.