In the context of research conducted by Klier in 2006, which of the following statements is true of bonding between parents and their newborn children?
A) Serious maternal depression can delay bonding with newborns.
B) An extended early contact between parents and infants is necessary for the development of parent-infant bonding.
C) Parents of adopted children fail to develop a deep bond with them.
D) Parent-infant bonding is a simple process which is limited to the desire to have a child.
A
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A. a cognitive psychologist B. a behavioral psychologist C. a psychoanalyst D. a humanistic psychologist
Normal problem solving is likely to use
a. mental images. b. olfactory sensations. c. synesthesia. d. semantic repression.
Briefly describe the relationship between emotional growth and prosocial behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
Heather's boyfriend, Matt, served combat duty in Iraq. After returning to the United States last month and reuniting with Heather, Matt shared the details of the battles he was involved with and the trauma he experienced while serving. Heather has begun to experience intense periods of anxiety and feels as if she is "in a daze." It is possible Heather has developed __________ as a result of listening to Matt's experiences.
A. posttraumatic stress disorder B. acute stress disorder C. adjustment disorder with anxiety D. adjustment disorder unspecified