Child Development and Attachment Theory Quiz

Explore child development and attachment theory with 15 questions. Who developed attachment theory? What are the attachment styles? Find out!

#1

According to attachment theory, what is the primary function of attachment between a child and caregiver?

To fulfill the child's basic needs for survival
To provide entertainment for the child
To teach the child language skills
To discipline the child
#2

Who is the psychologist known for developing attachment theory?

Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
John Bowlby
Erik Erikson
#3

According to attachment theory, what is the term used to describe the ability to seek comfort from an attachment figure and then return to exploring the environment?

Social referencing
Secure base
Stranger anxiety
Separation anxiety
#4

What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and their primary caregiver?

Social connection
Emotional tie
Attachment
Bonding
#5

What is the term for the distress experienced by infants when exposed to unfamiliar individuals?

Separation anxiety
Stranger anxiety
Social referencing
Attachment avoidance
#6

Which of the following is NOT a recognized attachment style in children?

Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Disorganized attachment
Introverted attachment
#7

In attachment theory, what is the term used to describe a child's distress when separated from their primary caregiver?

Stranger anxiety
Social referencing
Secure base
Separation anxiety
#8

What is the term used to describe a child's ability to regulate their emotions and behaviors in the absence of their caregiver?

Emotional independence
Self-soothing
Self-regulation
Attachment avoidance
#9

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing attachment patterns?

Genetics
Parenting style
Cultural norms
Socioeconomic status
#10

Which attachment style is characterized by a lack of trust in the caregiver's availability and responsiveness?

Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#11

According to attachment theory, what is the long-term consequence of secure attachment in childhood?

Increased likelihood of aggressive behavior
Decreased likelihood of forming healthy relationships
Decreased risk of mental health issues
Increased risk of attachment disorders
#12

What term describes the phenomenon where children use their primary caregiver as a secure base to explore the environment?

Exploration security
Attachment exploration
Secure exploration
Safe haven
#13

Which of the following is NOT a key component of a secure attachment bond?

Proximity maintenance
Emotional availability
Consistent responsiveness
Intermittent neglect
#14

Which theorist emphasized the importance of early experiences in shaping attachment patterns?

Albert Bandura
Lawrence Kohlberg
Harry Harlow
Urie Bronfenbrenner
#15

According to attachment theory, what is the term for the internal working model that influences future relationships based on early attachment experiences?

Attachment blueprint
Relationship schema
Attachment script
Internal attachment template

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