Exam 7: The First Two Years: Psychosocial Development

One of the most influential factors in determining a child's type of attachment is the _____.

Synchrony depends on _____.

The term for the patterned "waltz" of mutual exchange between parent and infant is _____.

When infants watch other people for emotional cues in uncertain situations, they are engaging in _____.

The "proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors of the 12-month-old infant are evidenced by the affectionate tie that Ainsworth called _____.

Secure attachment makes a toddler _____.

Which perspective suggests that parents mold an infant's emotions and personality as they reinforce or punish their child?

According to Erikson, the central crisis of toddlerhood is _____ versus shame and doubt.

Victor and Rosa want to enhance their synchrony with their 6-month-old daughter. They can best do this by _____.

An infant's distress at seeing an unfamiliar person is called _____.

A long-term effect that has been seen among sad and angry infants whose mothers are depressed is fearfulness in _____.

According to the New York Longitudinal Study, at what age can infants' temperaments first be classified?

Which statement is correct?

Distal parenting tends to produce children who are _____.

Depressed mothers are better than nondepressed mothers at reading their infants' emotions and responding with synchrony.

At 6 weeks of age, baby Jessica's newest emotional reaction is likely to be _____.

Four-month-old Tammi and 13-month-old Dawn are left with a babysitter. How will they react?

Mary Ann is 9 months old. Her mom dressed her up in her new Christmas outfit and took her to get a picture with Santa. Her mom was disappointed that Mary Ann reacted to Santa with fear instead of excitement. What emotional development is Mary Ann displaying?

"Proximity-seeking" and "contact-maintaining" behaviors are displays of _____.

Attachment develops in infancy and then wanes over time.