Rapunzel takes her one-year-old son, Adam, to visit an infant-toddler program in which she hopes to enroll him. Adam appears very anxious and unwilling to explore the room, even when Rapunzel is close by. When she leaves the room to fill out some forms, Adam becomes extremely upset and remains that way for the entire time Rapunzel is gone. When she returns, Adam stays close to her, holds onto her skirt, and makes it clear that he does not want her to touch him or pick him up. This incident might be observed with a child and parent who share this attachment style:
a. resistant.
b. secure.
c. avoidant.
d. disorganized/disoriented.
Question 2____ connects the embryo to the placenta and transports metabolic waste from the embryo to the mother's blood stream.
a. The uterus
b. The umbilical cord
c. The fallopian tube
d. The intestine
Question 3Babies or toddlers with ____ attachment are the most insecure of all.
a. avoidant
b. slow-to-warm-up
c. disorganized/disoriented
d. resistant
Question 4The placenta is like a
a. cargo vessel that collects and delivers supplies.
b. sentinel who watches for danger.
c. teacher who explains difficult concepts.
d. manager who supervises a staff of workers.
Question 5The highest levels of positive feelings toward a parent who returns following an absence are felt by babies with ___________ attachment.
a. disorganized/disoriented
b. avoidant
c. resistant
d. secure
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