A cue-sensitive parent is most likely to:

A cue-sensitive parent is most likely to:

• A. Only respond to distress
• B. Respond promptly
• C. Overstimulate
• D. Ignore cues

Answer: (D)

Recognizing and responding to infant cues is the idea here. A cue-sensitive parent pays close attention to the range of signals a baby gives—not just cries of distress, but hungry rooting, fidgeting, yawns, fussiness, the need for contact, or signals that the baby wants a change of pace or environment. The hallmark is responding promptly and appropriately to those signals, helping the baby feel safe and attended to. When you respond quickly to a cue, you’re supporting the baby’s ability to regulate their emotions and physiology. Quick, sensitive responses teach the baby that their needs will be met, which builds trust and fosters secure attachment. It also helps reduce prolonged stress for both baby and parent and prevents the baby from becoming overwhelmed by becoming overstimulated or ignored. So the behavior that best reflects cue-sensitivity is promptly addressing a wide range of infant cues, not just distress signals, and not ignoring cues or overstimulating.

Recognizing and responding to infant cues is the idea here. A cue-sensitive parent pays close attention to the range of signals a baby gives—not just cries of distress, but hungry rooting, fidgeting, yawns, fussiness, the need for contact, or signals that the baby wants a change of pace or environment. The hallmark is responding promptly and appropriately to those signals, helping the baby feel safe and attended to.

When you respond quickly to a cue, you’re supporting the baby’s ability to regulate their emotions and physiology. Quick, sensitive responses teach the baby that their needs will be met, which builds trust and fosters secure attachment. It also helps reduce prolonged stress for both baby and parent and prevents the baby from becoming overwhelmed by becoming overstimulated or ignored.

So the behavior that best reflects cue-sensitivity is promptly addressing a wide range of infant cues, not just distress signals, and not ignoring cues or overstimulating.