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definitions Focus your studying with a path Get faster at matching terms 21. Sets found in the same folderWhat is insecure resistant attachment?Insecure–resistant attachment is characterized by the young child who can signal his distress but has great difficulty getting effective comfort from the caregiver.
What does secure attachment look like in infants?The early signs that a secure attachment is forming are some of a parent's greatest rewards: By 4 weeks, your baby will respond to your smile, perhaps with a facial expression or a movement. By 3 months, they will smile back at you. By 4 to 6 months, they will turn to you and expect you to respond when upset.
What type of attachment is associated with toddlers who exhibit little if any distress when their mothers leave the room?Avoidant attachment is represented by children who avoid their caregiver, showing no distress when the caregiver leaves. These children react similarly to a stranger as do they with their caregiver. This attachment is often associated with abusive situations.
Which attachment style is displayed by an infant who shows no distress when his mother leaves the room and ignores his mother when she re enters the room?The avoidant-insecure child doesn't explore much, and she doesn't show much emotion when her mother leaves. She shows no preference for her mother over a complete stranger. When her mother returns, she tends to avoid or ignore her (Ainsworth et al 1978).
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