Exam 6: Infancy: The Development of Emotional and Social Bonds

The _______________ view focuses on how genetics and the environment interact.

Research findings show that infants in Guatemala and Uganda reach attachment stages earlier than their Scottish counterparts. This is probably due to:

The notion that an individual exists independently of immediate visibility is called:

The ecological theory of development is mainly attributed to:

According to research conducted by the Greenspans, if negative factors interfere with a child's mastery of emotional milestones, __________ development will also be affected.

According to your text, psychoanalytic research:

Reactive attachment disorder is characterized by behavior that:

Arnie, a psychology graduate student, sets up an experiment in which Jen and her baby enter a room set up as a playroom. In the room are some interesting toys as well as a stranger. After a few minutes Jen leaves the room and returns a few minutes later. Arnie then notes how the baby reacts to seeing his mother. This experiment is called:

Emotions have the role of:

Sylvie is a toddler. Upon seeing her mother she stretches her arms upward, signaling that she wishes to be picked up. When her mother picks her up Sylvie smiles. We can say that Sylvie is creating bonds of:

Nonaccidental physical attack or injury to children by individuals who are caring for them is the definition of:

The result of a parent who acts in ways that are domineering and controlling with his or her child is likely to be:

Tiny Town Day Care uses reinforcement schedules, a time-out chair, gold stars on a chart for good behavior, and rewards such as playing with favored toys. The staff believes that reinforcing these self-regulatory behaviors will help the children gain positive feelings and self-confidence. This philosophy is most closely related to the:

All of the following are components of emotion, EXCEPT:

Jorja and her boyfriend Marcus are having an ongoing debate about the importance of emotions. Marcus argues that emotions are not very important but Jorja believes they are. Based on what she learned in her textbook, how could she make the argument for the importance of emotions?

Abigail is extremely sensitive to light and sound. When the blinds are lifted she cries out and runs from the room. The pediatrician suspects that Abigail is probably:

Describe the research findings on temperament and infants.

Which statement supports an argument for increased child day-care services?

Bowlby attributes attachment to:

If a child is reared in a violent home, there is a higher likelihood that person will grow up to be violent also. This supports the view of: