Exam 7: Emotional and Social Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood

Baby Jane has begun to develop a sense of trust. She expects that her mother will respond when signaled. But Jane does not protest when separated from her mother. In which of Bowlby's phases does Jane best fit?

According to Bowlby, out of their experiences during the four attachment phases, children

Research on attachment in at-risk infants reveals that

In which of Bowlby's phases do children use requests and persuasion to alter their caregiver's goals?

Studies on the cultural differences in temperament demonstrate that

Ahmed, age 2, gives his favorite stuffed toy to his little brother when his brother falls down and starts to cry. Ahmed is displaying

Highly involved fathers

Japanese infants' reactions in the Strange Situation frequently show _________ attachment, but this reaction may not represent the true attachment pattern.

Today, about _____ percent of North American and European children grow up with at least one sibling.

Job loss, a failing marriage, and financial difficulties

Which of the following is a true statement about grandparents who are primary caregivers?

According to Thomas and Chess, the difficult child

Which of the following statements is supported by research on emotional development?

Describe the Attachment Q-Sort. Give some pros and cons of its use over the Strange Situation.

Which of the following children, when placed in front of a mirror, is the most likely to respond to the appearance of a red dot on his or her nose by touching or rubbing his or her nose?

Describe Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory as it applies to the development of infant and toddler personality.

During the Strange Situation, the parent leaves the room in order to assess ________, and returns again to assess the infant's ________.

Studies of institutionalized adoptees indicate that

According to Rothbart, individuals differ not just in their reactivity on each dimension but also in

Babies in John Bowlby's _______ phase display separation anxiety.