What is a primary attachment figure and who usually fits the description?

What will be an ideal response?

Typically this is the mother. The mother is the person who is sought out when the child is distressed. In most cultures, it is the mother cause she is the one who is involved in the infants' care.

Psychology

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You have recently become quite concerned about substance abuse during emerging adulthood. A friend of yours was in a coma for several days after participating in very risky alcohol consumption

You have examined a considerable amount of research and have found that many emerging adults engage in drinking several drinks in a very short period of time. What is this known as? binge drinking || social drinking || alcoholism || irresponsible drinking || || ||

Psychology

Although eating the eyes out of the steamed head of a

monkey is considered a delicacy in some parts of the world, the vast majority of Americans would have great difficulty eating this "delicacy," even if they were very hungry, which illustrates how which of the following affects hunger? a. genetic factors b. set point c. cultural values d. homeostatic mechanisms

Psychology