Question

John Bowlby replaced the psychoanalytic notion of a "needy, dependent infant" with the idea of a "competence-motivated infant" who uses his or her primary caregiver as a(n) _____ base.

Answer 1

Answer:

Possible options:

a. aptitude-motivated infant

b. achievement-motivated infant

c. consciously motivated infant

d. competence-motivated infant

Answer is D

Explanation:

Competence motivation theory is a conceptual framework designed to explain individuals' motivation to participate, persist, and work hard in any particular achievement context. The central thesis of the theory is that individuals are attracted to participate in activities at which they feel competent or capable.

Answer 2

Answer:

who uses his or her primary caregiver as a strong & affectionate tie base.

In John Bowlby Attachment Theory, this is the situation whereby a child have a special connection with special people in thier lives. This is because, it gives them pleasure whenever they interact with those people leading to the provision of a sense of comfort in times of stress.

In the case of the caregiver, the bond that develops between them and the child have a tremedious impart in the life of the child which lasts into the child's adulthood stage.

Explanation: