Developmental Psychology - Infant Attachment and Emotional Development Quiz

Test your knowledge on infant attachment, Bowlby's theory, attachment styles, and emotional development with this developmental psychology quiz.

#1

Who developed the theory of attachment in infants?

Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
John Bowlby
Erik Erikson
#2

What is the term used to describe an infant's distress when separated from their primary caregiver?

Separation anxiety
Social phobia
Attachment disorder
Abandonment issues
#3

According to Bowlby's theory, what is the primary function of attachment in infants?

To fulfill physiological needs
To provide emotional security
To stimulate cognitive development
To enhance social status
#4

According to Erik Erikson, what is the psychosocial crisis experienced during infancy?

Integrity vs. Despair
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Trust vs. Mistrust
Initiative vs. Guilt
#5

In the Strange Situation procedure, which phase involves the infant and caregiver being alone in the room?

Reunion
Separation
Exploration
Baseline
#6

According to Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the critical period for forming attachments in infants?

1-3 months
6-8 months
12-18 months
2-4 years
#7

Which of the following attachment styles is characterized by infants being very distressed upon separation but are easily comforted upon the caregiver's return?

Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#8

Which psychologist proposed the Strange Situation procedure to assess infant attachment?

Mary Ainsworth
Lawrence Kohlberg
Lev Vygotsky
Albert Bandura
#9

What is the term used to describe an infant who shows little distress when separated from their caregiver and avoids contact upon reunion?

Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#10

What term refers to an infant's ability to discriminate their primary caregiver from other individuals?

Social referencing
Socialization
Social cognition
Social attachment
#11

What is one of the key factors that contribute to the development of secure attachment in infants?

Consistent responsiveness from caregivers
Frequent separation from caregivers
Excessive indulgence from caregivers
Minimal interaction with caregivers
#12

Which attachment style is characterized by infants showing inconsistent behavior upon caregiver reunion, such as seeking comfort but then pushing the caregiver away?

Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
#13

Which factor has been found to be a protective factor against the development of attachment disorders in infants?

Excessive caregiver attention
Consistent caregiver responsiveness
Frequent caregiver changes
Minimal caregiver interaction
#14

In Bowlby's attachment theory, what term refers to the internal working model of relationships developed during infancy?

Cognitive schema
Psychosocial crisis
Attachment style
Internal working model
#15

Which of the following factors is NOT associated with the development of secure attachment in infants?

Consistent responsiveness from caregivers
Emotional neglect
Sensitive caregiving
Predictable routines

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