Child Attachment Theories Quiz

John Bowlby is considered the founder of Attachment Theory.

Secure attachment is not one of the stages in Bowlby's Attachment Theory.

Detached attachment is not one of the patterns of attachment identified by Ainsworth.

In Bowlby's Attachment Theory, emotional availability describes a caregiver's sensitivity and responsiveness to a child's needs.

A key assumption of Attachment Theory is that attachments serve to regulate proximity and emotional security.

The primary function of attachment behavior is to promote emotional security and proximity seeking.

Avoidant attachment is characterized by avoidance of attachment figures and emotional suppression.

The psychological concept closely related to the idea of 'internal working models' in Attachment Theory is Schema.

The main criticism of Attachment Theory is that it overlooks cultural variations in attachment styles.

In the Strange Situation Procedure, seeking comfort from the caregiver and then exploring the environment indicates a secure attachment.

Mary Ainsworth contributed to the study of attachment by developing the Strange Situation Procedure.

Mary Main extended Bowlby's Attachment Theory by emphasizing the influence of social relationships throughout the lifespan.

Mary Main contributed to Attachment Theory by proposing the Adult Attachment Interview.

John Bowlby proposed the concept of 'internal working models' as a framework for understanding attachment.

Anxious-ambivalent attachment is characterized by both a desire for closeness and anxiety about being abandoned.