Question

What do newborns come with that allows them to form attachments to their caregivers?

Question 38 options:

Sociability, crying

Primary and secondary reinforcers

Imprinting instincts

Primary and secondary circular reactions

Question 40 (3 points)

In the Strange Situation, securely attached children:

Question 40 options:

	explore when the caregiver is there and are distressed when separated from the caregiver.
	do not explore when the caregiver is present and are very upset when separated from the caregiver.
	stay near the caregiver and are not upset when separated from the caregiver.
	are upset when separated from the caregiver and cannot be comforted when s/he returns.
	could be any of the above.

Answer 1

Answer-38-(C) Imprinting instincts

Imprinting instincts allow new born to form attachements to their care givers. They usually recognize the touch, odor of their mother or caregiver.

Answer-40- (A) Explore when the caregiver is there and are distressed when seperated from the caregiver.

In the strange situation, the securely attached child explores freely in the presence of his caregiver and feel distressed when he/she leaves. The child shows happiness when the caregiver returns. He feels comforted by being held and the caregiver is responsive for his needs.