In the strange situation paradigm, there are two primary criteria that researchers use to assign infants to an attachment category. One of these criteria is:

a. whether the infant is willing to cross the visual cliff when encouraged by the caregiver
b. the infant's emotional reaction when the caregiver leaves
c. whether the infant shows a fear of strangers
d. a willingness to explore in the presence of the caregiver


Ans: d. a willingness to explore in the presence of the caregiver

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Which of the following would be an example of anxiety?

A. Julie jumped when she saw the snake. B. Carl was certain that the food was poisoned. C. Yajaira dreaded walking home alone. D. The voices in Paul's head told him he should be afraid.

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According to the general adaptation syndrome (GAS), described by Selye, the appearance of a threat in the environment will trigger:

a. an alarm reaction b. a resistance reaction c. physiological exhaustion d. psychological stress

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In situations in which true danger exists, such as in military combat, the rapid response of which part of the limbic system may aid survival?

a. amygdala b. hippocampus c. hypothalamus d. thalamus

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