Child Development and Attachment Theory Quiz

Attachment serves the fundamental purpose of meeting the child's survival needs.

Attachment theory was developed by the psychologist John Bowlby.

The ability to seek comfort from an attachment figure and then return to exploring the environment is termed secure base.

The emotional bond between an infant and their primary caregiver is termed attachment.

The distress experienced by infants when exposed to unfamiliar individuals is termed stranger anxiety.

Introverted attachment is not a recognized attachment style in children.

The distress experienced by a child when separated from their primary caregiver is termed separation anxiety.

The ability of a child to regulate emotions and behaviors in the absence of their caregiver is termed self-regulation.

Genetics is not a factor influencing attachment patterns.

Avoidant attachment is characterized by a lack of trust in the caregiver's availability and responsiveness.

Secure attachment in childhood is associated with a decreased risk of mental health issues in the long term.

The phenomenon where children use their primary caregiver as a secure base to explore the environment is termed safe haven.

Intermittent neglect is not a key component of a secure attachment bond.

Harry Harlow emphasized the importance of early experiences in shaping attachment patterns.

The internal working model that influences future relationships based on early attachment experiences is termed internal attachment template.