A family comes to visit you in your doctor's office. The toddler they bring stays firmly put on her mother's lap and will not explore any of the toys provided in the room
Her mother briefly steps outside to throw something away and the child immediately screams. When the mother returns, the child hugs the mother's leg but also shoves it away using her lower leg. The mother is unable to calm and soothe her child. Although you cannot test for attachment in your office, you likely guess that this child has a:
a. secure attachment
b. insecure–avoidant attachment
c. insecure–resistant attachment
d. disorganized–disoriented attachment
C. Toddlers classified as insecure–resistant are less likely than others to explore toys when the mother is present, and they show greater distress when she leaves the room. When she returns, they show ambivalence, running to greet the mother in seeming relief but then pushing her away when she attempts to comfort or pick them up.
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One potential problem with self-directed training is that:
A) many learners dislike it, and they become unmotivated. B) some learners use poor learning strategies, which makes this technique less useful. C) most learners find it unrealistic, which makes it difficult to transfer training. D) some learners miss the trainer-trainee interaction and are less satisfied with the training as a result.
Before his accident, Clarence was unemployed and had few friends. Deacon, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome, and why?
A. Clarence, because his lack of responsibilities will permit him to focus on getting well B. Clarence, because he will benefit from relearning basic social skills C. Deacon, because he is more likely to be motivated to recover D. There is no reason to expect that these men will have different outcomes.