Attachment in Psychological Development Quiz

Explore attachment theory with these questions on theorists, styles, and behaviors. Test your knowledge now!

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Which theorist is associated with the concept of attachment?

Sigmund Freud

Jean Piaget

John Bowlby

Erik Erikson

At what age do infants typically start to exhibit attachment behaviors?

1 month

6 months

1 year

2 years

Which of the following is a key component of secure attachment?

Avoidance of caregivers

Consistent and responsive caregiving

Indifference towards social interactions

Inconsistent caregiving

Which of the following factors can influence the development of attachment?

Genetics

Socioeconomic status

Parental responsiveness

All of the above

What is the term for the process by which attachment bonds are formed?

Attachment acquisition

Attachment development

Attachment formation

Attachment bonding

According to John Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment?

Emotional regulation

Social conformity

Cognitive development

Physical growth

Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment styles proposed by Mary Ainsworth?

Secure

Ambivalent

Avoidant

Aggressive

Which experiment did Harry Harlow conduct to study attachment in monkeys?

The Strange Situation

The Still Face Experiment

The Social Learning Experiment

The Wire Mother Experiment

What is reactive attachment disorder (RAD)?

An attachment disorder characterized by excessive attachment to caregivers

A disorder characterized by an inability to form attachments due to severe neglect or abuse

A condition where individuals have difficulty in social situations but form secure attachments

A disorder where individuals become aggressive towards their caregivers

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What is the main difference between secure and insecure attachment?

Secure attachment involves emotional distance, while insecure attachment involves emotional closeness.

Secure attachment involves consistent caregiving, while insecure attachment involves neglectful caregiving.

Secure attachment leads to anxiety in social situations, while insecure attachment leads to confidence.

Secure attachment leads to independence, while insecure attachment leads to dependence.

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In Bowlby's attachment theory, what term is used to describe the distress experienced by infants when separated from their primary caregiver?

Separation anxiety

Social anxiety

Abandonment fear

Emotional distress

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According to attachment theory, what is the primary purpose of attachment behaviors?

To fulfill physiological needs

To regulate emotional distress

To achieve cognitive development

To enhance social status

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Which theorist is known for the concept of 'internal working models' in attachment theory?

John Bowlby

Mary Ainsworth

Erik Erikson

Harry Harlow