When 11monthold Ethan is in a new environment, he feels free to explore. However, he periodically checks in with his caregiver during exploration. If his caregiver leaves the room, Ethan sometimes cries and limits his exploration. Upon his caregiver's return, Ethan gives a warm greeting then he begins his exploration again. Generalizing from research on attachment, Ethan's attachment would be described as
a. easy.
b. secure.
c. disorganized.
d. insecure-avoidant. e. insecure-resistant.
Question 2
Two psychologists debate the nature-nurture problem. What is the topic of their debate?
a. The relative role of the endocrine system and the central nervous system in reflexive responses
b. The ethical concerns of using invasive experimental techniques in studying the brain
c. The pros and cons of the sympathetic versus parasympathetic nervous systems
d. The role of hemispheric lateralization in the development of handedness
e. The influence of genetics versus environment in human behavior
The thermodynamics of protein folding depicted as a free-energy funnel
The philosophical journey requires self-examination. Your responsibility as a critical thinker is to
Caregivers’ responses sometimes help a child with strong emotions adapt to the environment.
Comparison of free energies of hydrolysis of thioesters and oxygen esters
Free energy diagrams for the simple reaction A ----> B
Essential Environment