Williams syndrome has drawn the attention of psychologists due to
a. the complexity of the mutation.
b. an uneven profile of strengths and weaknesses.
c. increasing rate of diagnosis in recent years.
d. extreme social inhibitions exhibited.
Question 2At eighteen months, Anna was classified as securely attached. Now that she is a preschooler, Anna is probably
a. shy and withdrawn. c. outgoing and competent.
b. clingy and dependent. d. insecurely attached.
Question 3Williams syndrome is an unusual genetic disorder that is the result of
a. the combination of two recessive genes.
b. deleted genes on a specific chromosome.
c. the presence of at least one dominant gene.
d. prenatal exposure to alcohol.
Question 4Which of the following is not true concerning children who were labeled as securely attached infants?
a. They were more enthusiastic and compliant with their mothers' suggestions in problem-solving tasks.
b. They engaged in less symbolic play than children who were labeled as insecurely attached.
c. They showed advantages in cognitive reasoning well into the middle school and adolescent years.
d. They evidenced stronger signs of ego resiliency..
Question 5________ is a dominant genetic disorder, which can also result from mutations, that usually is characterized by distinctive facial features, unusual postures and gaits, and most strikingly an uneven profile of cognitive and social strengths and weaknesses.
a. Sickle cell anemia c. Tay-Sachs disease
b. Williams syndrome d. Thalassemia
Question 6Which of the following statements regarding paternal involvement and attachment is not true?
a. In general, fathers spend just as much time interacting with and caring for their children as mothers do.
b. Infants show signs of protest and use the father as a secure base for explorations when the father is involved in the Strange Situation procedure.
c. Infants show clear signs of attachment to their fathers.
d. All of these are true.
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