Question

Insecurely attached infants are those who respond to their mothers with either Select one: a. egocentrism or empathy. b. anxiety or avoidance. c. conservation or basic trust. d. assimilation or accommodation.

Answer 1

Answer: b. anxiety or avoidance.

Explanation:

Infants which do not find their parents reliable for their care are insecurely attached infants. They experience unpredictable behavior of their parents for example they may receive rewards for their bad deeds or may receive punishment for their good deeds. They do not like to be with either of their parents. Such infants also refuse interactions with people other than parents too, they try to avoid people and perform their own activity, they do not show involvement with others, they feel fear, show anxiety and anger when they are surrounded by their parents or any other person. They experience stress and emotional disturbance.