In the Strange Situation, Sara approaches her parent during reunion with flat, depressed emotion. Sara looks away while her parent is holding her and displays a dazed facial expression. Sara is demonstrating characteristics of __________ attachment

Which of the following is not listed in the text as a benefit to defensive pessimism?

a. setting low expectations reduces the sting of failure b. thinking about worst-case scenarios allows you to prepare for them in advance c. anxiety on task performance is reduced d. self-esteem is improved

The hypothalamus influences or regulates all of the following EXCEPT

a. the autonomic nervous system. b. basic biological needs. c. memory. d. feeding.