When a younger sibling is born, what happens to the attachment between the toddler and his or her mother?

a. It remains the same.
b. It generally improves slightly.
c. It typically improves considerably.
d. It often changes from secure to insecure.


Answer: D

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a. showing jurors how easily they could become victims of similar crimes b. reminding jurors repeatedly of how crime has impacted the accused's life c. showing jurors gruesome crime scene photos during expert testimony d. reminding jurors repeatedly of their responsibility to the community

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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a) short-term memory b) long-term memory c) sensory memory d) implicit memory

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