Developmental Psychology and Attachment Theories Quiz

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Who is known for proposing the Attachment Theory?

Erik Erikson

Albert Bandura

John Bowlby

Lev Vygotsky

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Erikson's psychosocial development theory?

Trust vs. Mistrust

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Industry vs. Inferiority

Isolation vs. Intimacy

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

Parental influence

Attachment

Dependency

Interdependence

Which of the following is NOT a component of Bowlby's attachment theory?

Secure base

Internal working models

Ego development

Proximity maintenance

What is the term for the emotional distress seen in infants when they are separated from their primary caregiver?

Anxiety

Despair

Separation anxiety

Anguish

According to John Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment?

To fulfill physiological needs

To establish social dominance

To provide a sense of security

To encourage independence

Which attachment style is characterized by high anxiety and low avoidance?

Secure attachment

Avoidant attachment

Anxious-preoccupied attachment

Disorganized attachment

According to Mary Ainsworth, what behavior is characteristic of a child with a secure attachment style during the Strange Situation experiment?

Avoiding the caregiver upon reunion

Crying excessively and unable to be soothed

Exploring freely when the caregiver is present, showing distress when they leave, and seeking comfort upon return

Ignoring the caregiver altogether

In Ainsworth's Strange Situation experiment, what does a child with an avoidant attachment style display upon reunion with the caregiver?

Seeking comfort and refusing to leave the caregiver's side

Ignoring the caregiver and focusing on toys or surroundings

Crying uncontrollably and unable to be soothed

Clings to the caregiver, showing resistance to exploration

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Who coined the term 'strange situation' in the context of attachment research?

John Bowlby

Mary Ainsworth

Sigmund Freud

Erik Erikson

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What is the main difference between Freud's psychosexual theory and Erikson's psychosocial theory in terms of development?

Freud emphasizes unconscious conflicts, while Erikson focuses on conscious experiences.

Freud's theory emphasizes the role of biological drives, while Erikson's theory emphasizes the influence of social interactions.

Freud's theory focuses on early childhood stages, while Erikson's theory extends development across the lifespan.

Freud's theory emphasizes individual experiences, while Erikson's theory emphasizes cultural influences.

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According to Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors in infancy?

To satisfy physiological needs

To foster exploration and independence

To provide a secure base for exploration

To establish dominance over peers

Developmental Psychology and Attachment Theories Quiz

Who is known for proposing the Attachment Theory?

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Erikson's psychosocial development theory?

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

Which of the following is NOT a component of Bowlby's attachment theory?

What is the term for the emotional distress seen in infants when they are separated from their primary caregiver?

According to John Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment?

Which attachment style is characterized by high anxiety and low avoidance?

According to Mary Ainsworth, what behavior is characteristic of a child with a secure attachment style during the Strange Situation experiment?

In Ainsworth's Strange Situation experiment, what does a child with an avoidant attachment style display upon reunion with the caregiver?

Who coined the term 'strange situation' in the context of attachment research?

What is the main difference between Freud's psychosexual theory and Erikson's psychosocial theory in terms of development?

According to Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors in infancy?

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