#1
Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a reluctance to trust others?
Dismissive-avoidant attachment
ExplanationPreference for independence and discomfort with closeness.
#2
What is the key characteristic of a secure attachment style?
Comfort with intimacy and trust
ExplanationBalanced approach to relationships with both intimacy and independence.
#3
Which attachment style is characterized by discomfort with closeness and a tendency to distance oneself from emotional intimacy?
Dismissive-avoidant attachment
ExplanationAvoidance of emotional intimacy and preference for distance.
#4
What behavior is commonly associated with children with a secure attachment style?
Soothing themselves when distressed
ExplanationAbility to self-soothe and regulate emotions when distressed.
#5
What is the primary caregiver's role in forming a child's attachment style?
Fulfilling emotional needs and providing security
ExplanationMeeting emotional needs and creating a secure environment for the child.
#6
Which attachment style is characterized by a balanced approach to relationships, with comfort in intimacy and independence?
Secure attachment
ExplanationBalanced comfort with both intimacy and independence in relationships.
#7
In the Strange Situation experiment, how do children with an anxious-preoccupied attachment style typically behave?
Ambivalent towards the caregiver
ExplanationMixed emotions of seeking closeness but being uncertain about the caregiver's responsiveness.
#8
Which attachment style is characterized by a mix of anxiety and avoidance in relationships?
Fearful-avoidant attachment
ExplanationSimultaneous desire for closeness and fear of rejection.
#9
In attachment theory, what term is used to describe a caregiver's consistent and reliable response to a child's needs?
Secure base
ExplanationA stable foundation for a child to explore the environment from.
#10
Which attachment style is characterized by a strong desire for closeness and high levels of anxiety when separated from the partner?
Anxious-preoccupied attachment
ExplanationIntense desire for closeness and anxiety about separation in relationships.
#11
What is the term for the process by which infants form an emotional bond with their primary caregiver?
Attachment
ExplanationEmotional bonding process between infants and primary caregivers.
#12
Which attachment style is often associated with a fear of rejection and a tendency to cling to relationships?
Anxious-preoccupied attachment
ExplanationFear of rejection and excessive clinging in relationships.
#13
What is the primary factor influencing the development of attachment styles?
Parental responsiveness and consistency
ExplanationConsistent and reliable caregiver responses shaping emotional bonds.
#14
What is the term for the phenomenon in which individuals unconsciously seek out relationships that mirror their early attachment experiences?
Repetition compulsion
ExplanationUnconscious repetition of early attachment dynamics in later relationships.
#15
What role does early childhood experiences play in the development of attachment styles?
Major role
ExplanationSignificant influence of early experiences on the formation of attachment styles.
#16
What term is used to describe a child's ability to use their caregiver as a secure base from which to explore their environment?
Secure base
ExplanationA stable foundation for a child to explore their surroundings with confidence.
#17
What term is used to describe the internalized mental representation of relationships formed during childhood that influences future relationships?
Attachment schema
ExplanationInternalized mental representation of childhood relationships shaping future relationship dynamics.