Attachment is a maior topic in the study of infant social development. Which of
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Attachment is a maior topic in the study of infant social development. Which of the following statements best represents an assumption by researchers rather than an inference or an observation? Indicate if this is or is not the best answer, and explain why it is the best answer and why the other answers are not as good LA a. An infant cries when separated from its mother because it is attached to its mother. b. The most important relationship in an infant's life involves attachment to a primary caretaker c. Stressed 12 month-old babies direct their behavior toward their mothers. d. Providing an infant with a comfortable, safe environment creates an attachment bond infant and caretaker e. Some babies do not look at their mothers or try to be near them in the Strange Situation.Explanation / Answer
The statement (b) The most important relationship in an infant's life involves attachment to primary caretaker, can be an assumption rather than an observation.The infant in his first year of life is dependent on the primary caregiver for survival through breastfeeding.Also the primary caregiver is the one who is naturally around all the time for infant's emotional and other needs.Young infant are known to recognize the voice and sight of their mothers, even when their senses are developing.So it can be assumed that the kind of relationship, the first in infant's life , that is formed with the caregiver has a impact on the child.
The other statements are all observations like statement e) some infants look away from mother in strange situation test. d) providing comfortable environment to infant creates attachment between infant and caregiver.c) stressed 12 month olds direct it towards mother.While statement a)infant cries when seperated from mother because it is attached is an inference from these observations.
Statemen A) is the best choice here as it iisbecause of this assumption, that the infant - caregiver bond is a major topic of study and the above observations and inferences were made to understand this attachment in depth.
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