A nurse notes that when an infant is startled, she looks at her mother. What conclusion can the nurse make about this infant's development?
A.
The child is slow to adapt and is distressed over small changes.
B.
The developmental needs of the child are not being met.
C.
The infant can develop other relationships because he is secure.
D.
The infant has an unstable home environment and is insecure.
ANS: C
According to John Bowlby's theory of attachment, the infant becomes attached to the mother as a way to survive the vulnerabilities of infancy. When the attachment is secure, the mother is seen as home base. When the child becomes startled or frightened, he or she will look to the mother for security. Knowing that home base is secure allows the child to go on to develop other relationships. The other statements are not accurate.
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