#1
Who developed the theory of attachment in infants?
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Erik Erikson
John Bowlby
#2
Which of the following is NOT one of the main attachment styles identified by Mary Ainsworth?
Secure attachment
Anxious-avoidant attachment
Disorganized-disoriented attachment
Anxious-resistant attachment
#3
What is the term for the process by which infants learn to gauge the reliability and emotional availability of their caregiver's responses?
Social referencing
Secure base
Maternal sensitivity
Attachment formation
#4
Which of the following is a key component of attachment theory?
Social learning theory
Cognitive development theory
Psychoanalytic theory
Ethological theory
#5
Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment behaviors identified by John Bowlby?
Proximity seeking
Social referencing
Contact maintaining
Separation distress
#6
Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Erik Erikson's psychosocial development theory?
Trust vs. Mistrust
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Attachment vs. Isolation
#7
In attachment theory, what is the term used to describe the infant's distress when the primary caregiver leaves?
Separation anxiety
Social referencing
Secure base
Maternal sensitivity
#8
Mary Ainsworth developed a procedure known as the 'Strange Situation' to assess what aspect of infant attachment?
Attachment to father
Attachment to siblings
Attachment to toys
Attachment to mother
#9
Attachment bonds formed with caregivers during infancy can influence which of the following?
Emotional regulation
Physical growth
Cognitive development
All of the above
#10
Which of the following statements is true regarding the 'Strange Situation' procedure?
It assesses children's intelligence
It involves observing children's reactions to a new toy
It assesses the quality of attachment between a child and caregiver
It is primarily used to diagnose childhood illnesses
#11
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing attachment security according to attachment theory?
Parental responsiveness
Child's temperament
Socioeconomic status
Parental marital status
#12
In the context of attachment theory, what is meant by the term 'internal working model'?
A parent's mental representation of their child's temperament
A child's representation of their relationship with their caregiver
A parent's perception of their child's attachment behavior
A child's inherited temperament from their parents
#13
What is the term for the process by which infants form an emotional bond with their primary caregiver?
Scaffolding
Socialization
Attachment
Assimilation
#14
According to attachment theory, what is the significance of the 'critical period' in attachment development?
It refers to the period when infants are most sensitive to social cues
It is the time frame during which attachment must occur for optimal development
It marks the period when infants begin to form reciprocal relationships
It is the stage when infants start to exhibit separation anxiety
#15
In attachment theory, what does the term 'secure base' refer to?
A stable and consistent caregiver
The physical environment where the infant feels safe
The foundation for healthy attachment formed during infancy
The caregiver's ability to provide emotional support
#16
According to attachment theory, what factor primarily influences the development of a child's internal working model?
The quality of the caregiver's relationship with their own parents
The child's genetic predisposition
The child's attachment style
The consistency of the caregiver's responses
#17
According to attachment theory, what type of attachment is characterized by the child showing little distress when the caregiver leaves and avoiding contact upon their return?
Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#18
According to John Bowlby, what is the primary function of the attachment behavioral system?
To ensure proximity between infant and caregiver
To promote exploration and learning
To regulate emotional responses
To facilitate social interactions with peers
#19
What is the term used to describe the tendency for infants to direct attachment behaviors toward any individual, regardless of whether they are a familiar caregiver?
Stranger anxiety
Attachment ambiguity
Social referencing
Indiscriminate attachment
#20
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where infants seek contact with their caregiver after being frightened or threatened?
Secure attachment
Social referencing
Attachment hierarchy
Reactive attachment
#21
According to attachment theory, what is the primary role of the caregiver in the development of secure attachment?
Providing basic needs such as food and shelter
Consistently responding to the infant's cues and signals
Exposing the infant to various social environments
Teaching the infant language and communication skills
#22
Which of the following statements is true regarding insecure attachment?
It is characterized by consistent responsiveness from the caregiver
It is typically associated with positive outcomes in later development
It can lead to difficulties in emotional regulation and relationships
It is only observed in children with a history of neglect
#23
What is the term for the emotional bond that forms between an infant and a caregiver in the first few hours after birth?
Imprinting
Reciprocity
Secure attachment
Primary attachment
#24
What is the term for the attachment style characterized by conflicting behaviors such as seeking proximity and avoiding contact?
Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#25
According to attachment theory, what role does sensitive responsiveness of the caregiver play in the formation of attachment?
It reinforces attachment behaviors
It strengthens the child's cognitive abilities
It determines the child's attachment style
It has no significant impact on attachment