Which Scenario Portrays a Secure Attachment

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which scenario portrays a secure attachment?

• A) a child being willing to explore a new environment in the presence of the caregiver
• B) a child refusing to let other children play with his toys
• C) a child clinging to her mother in a new environment
• D) a child mimicking his mother's expressions in a familiar environment

---

Definitions:

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with certain groups, roles, or individuals, often shaping their sense of identity.

Collective Unconscious

The collective unconscious refers to a part of the unconscious mind which is derived from ancestral memory and experience and is common to all humankind, as opposed to the individual's unconscious.

Archetypal Themes

Universal, symbolic patterns that recur in myths, stories, and dreams, signifying common human experiences.

Ego Identity

Erikson's concept of a strong sense of self achieved through the resolution of crises at various developmental stages.