Parent-child mutuality refers to: (Multiple Choice)

Parent-child mutuality refers to:
 
  a. a relationship in which parent and child are in tune with each other.
  b. a secure, positive attachment relationship.
  c. a situation in which parent and child have the same temperament.
  d. an infant who has the same attachment relationship with both parents.

Ques. 2

When a person has an elevated cortisol level in the brain over time, that person is more likely than his or her peers to experience:
 
  a. a stronger immune system.
  b. advanced motor and social skills.
  c. an overabundance of neural connections in the brain.
  d. mental and physical illnesses.

Ques. 3

Toxic stress is usually caused by:
 
  a. ingestion of some type of toxin or poison.
  b. mild elevation of hormone levels.
  c. ongoing adversity that affects the infant directly.
  d. ongoing changes in the brain over the first two years of life.

Ques. 4

When a stranger enters during the Strange Situation procedure, a child with an insecure resistant attachment relationship with his/her mother will most commonly:
 
  a. concentrate on playing with the toys and ignore the stranger.
  b. display obvious anger, with acting-out behaviors.
  c. resist all efforts by the stranger to offer comfort.
  d. seem wary or concerned.

Ques. 5

In the Strange Situation research procedure, an infant is observed in a series of episodes designed to induce anxiety. Which of the following episodes is NOT part of the Strange Situation procedure?
 
  a. The mother and infant
  b. The mother, infant, and a stranger
  c. The infant and a stranger
  d. The mother, the father, and the infant

Ques. 6

John Bowlby's research with delinquent boys in institutions suggested that:
 
  a. children can become attached to multiple caregivers, including mothers, fathers, daycare workers, and other professionals.
  b. early relationships with mother figures set the stage for compassionate relationships throughout life.
  c. most infants experience separation from a parent as an extremely stressful situation.
  d. some children have secure attachments with their mothers, whereas others have insecure attachments.

Ques. 7

A strong emotional relationship between two persons, characterized by mutual affection and a desire to maintain proximity, is called:
 
  a. attachment.
  b. bonding.
  c. proximodistal.
  d. temperament.

Ques. 8

Two experiences essential for development of emotion regulation skills are empathic adult responses to the child's behavior and unconditional acceptance of the child's unique characteristics and personality traits.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Ques. 9

A child who is extremely withdrawn and a child who is indiscriminately social could both be identified as having reactive affective disorder.
 
  Indicate whether this statement is true or false.