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bobbysung · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

In what way can the timing of a sibling's arrival help mediate the negative effects on an older child?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Infants too young to crawl will still

a. react to the shallow and deep ends of the visual cliff.
b. do not react to the shallow and deep ends of the visual cliff.
c. experience fear when placed at the edge of a visual cliff.
d. respond equally to the two sides of the visual cliff.

bitingbit · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Researchers have noted that the drop in the security attachment to the mother is less if the older child is twenty-four moths or younger. This may be because younger children are not yet capable of seeing the new sibling as a threat or cause of change in the family routines.

Answer to Question 2

A