Question

yong park is nine months old. lately when his mother tries to leave him in the nursery, he cries and clings to his mother. his seems especially anxious if there is a new worker in the nursery. considering his age, yong park is probably experiencing which of the following?
attachment disorder
bonding anxiety
social referencing
separation anxiety
question 48 (2 points)
research suggests that infants can identify changes in the emotions expressed in others faces by what age?
6 - 9 months
5 months
4 months
2 - 3 months

Explanation:

• First question:
• Attachment disorder: It is a more severe and long - term condition, not just a reaction to separation at this age.
• Bonding anxiety: Not a standard term in this context.
• Social referencing: Refers to infants using others' emotional expressions to guide their own behavior, not related to separation.
• Separation anxiety: Typically emerges around 8 - 9 months. Infants cry and cling when separated from a primary caregiver (like Yong Park with his mother).
• Second question:
• Research shows that by 6 - 9 months, infants can identify changes in others' facial emotions. Earlier ages (2 - 3 months, 4 months, 5 months) are too early for this complex emotional recognition.

Answer:

• First question: Separation anxiety
• Second question: 6 - 9 months