Mothers who seem insensitive to their babies' changing needs are likely to foster

__________ attachment.

a. secure
b. resistant
c. avoidant
d. ambivalent
e. restricted


c. avoidant

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Which term refers to a learning disorder marked by inattention, impulsiveness, a low tolerance for frustration, and a great deal of inappropriate activity?

A. bipolar disorder B. childhood schizophrenia C. attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) D. generalized anxiety disorder

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Mustafa's family has petitioned the court to have him involuntarily committed. The judge, having decided that Mustafa's mental health should be examined, performs the examination herself.Then, at an informal hearing, Mustafa was not allowed to testify. What part of this story is accurate?

a. A judge is not the one to perform the examination. b. The person who is the target of a commitment cannot testify. c. Family members can petition for a civil commitment proceeding. d. The person who is the target of a commitment is provided an informal hearing.

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The hypothalamus secretes corticotrophin-releasing hormone, which causes the pituitary to release _____ hormone

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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An anthropologist wrote a story on her observations of young boys jumping off tree limbs with thick vines attached to their feet. What is the likely significance of such observations for the study of developmental psychology?

a) The story described a rite of passage into adulthood. b) In some cultures, this educational experience is considered necessary for survival. c) The young boys are required to compete with one another in order to see who will be the group leader. d) Regardless of where you are on the globe, males tend to engage in more risky behaviors than do females.

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