Question 1
Two parents need to leave their infant with a family friend for a long weekend. At what age would it be least distressing for the infant?
◦ 2 months
◦ 8 months
◦ 6 months
◦ 1 year
Question 2
Which of the following strategies would be the best approach for helping a six-month-old infant feel less anxious meeting a new child care provider for the first time?
◦ Present the infant with interesting toys to play with in the presence of the new caregiver.
◦ Have the parent say a quick goodbye and leave the new caregiver and infant together for a time.
◦ Have a parent stay with the infant and hold her until she and the new caregiver have become acquainted.
◦ Wait until the child is older so that stranger anxiety and separation anxiety are not so strong.
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