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
There are multiple pathways for heat exchange between organisms and the environment.
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Producer acquiring energy and nutrients from the environment