Questions: Question 3
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Infants who display disorganized-disoriented attachment may show consistent behaviors, such as moving toward their mother while looking toward her.
True
False
Transcript text: Question 3
1 pts
Infants who display disorganized-disoriented attachment may show consistent behaviors, such as moving toward their mother while looking toward her.
True
False
Solution
The answer is True: Infants who display disorganized-disoriented attachment may show inconsistent or contradictory behaviors, such as moving toward their mother while looking away from her.
Explanation:
Disorganized-disoriented attachment is a type of attachment identified in the Strange Situation procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth. It is characterized by a lack of a coherent strategy for dealing with separation and reunion with the caregiver.
Infants with this attachment style often exhibit confused or contradictory behaviors. For example, they might approach the caregiver but avert their gaze, indicating a conflict between the desire for comfort and fear or anxiety.
This attachment style is often associated with caregivers who are frightening or frightened, leading to a lack of a clear attachment strategy in the infant.