When mothers are inconsistent in responsiveness to their babies, the babies are characterized as
a. anxious-avoidant.
b. anxious-resistant. c. secure.
d. disorganized.
Question 2Erikson suggested that there is a biological plan for growth that allows each function to emerge in a systematic way until the fully functioning organism is developed. What is this concept called?
a. Epigenetic principle
b. Coping
c. Psychosocial crisis
d. Moratorium
Question 3Infants who show an anxious-resistant attachment appear to have an internal, mental representation of the mother as
a. skewed and simplistic.
b. rejecting.
c. accessible and responsive.
d. unpredictable.
Question 4Which of the following statements reflects a psychosocial stage approach to development?
a. Psychological growth occurs in a patterned sequence.
b. One can reinterpret previous stages in light of new experiences. c. Each stage brings a unique set of problems to solve.
d. All of these reflect a psychosocial approach.
Question 5Babies who show a(n) attachment appear to cry the most in the home situation.
a. anxious-avoidant
b. anxious-resistant c. secure
d. undeveloped
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