Infant Attachment and Social Development Quiz

Test your knowledge on attachment theory with questions about infant attachment, caregiver roles, Strange Situation, and social development.

#1

Who proposed the attachment theory?

Jean Piaget
Erik Erikson
John Bowlby
Albert Bandura
#2

Which of the following is NOT a type of attachment according to Mary Ainsworth?

Secure attachment
Avoidant attachment
Disorganized attachment
Detached attachment
#3

According to Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory, which stage involves the development of basic trust vs. mistrust?

Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Trust vs. mistrust
Initiative vs. guilt
Industry vs. inferiority
#4

According to attachment theory, what factor contributes most significantly to the development of secure attachment?

Financial stability of the caregiver
The absence of separation anxiety
Consistency and responsiveness of the caregiver
The presence of siblings
#5

What is the term for an infant's ability to understand and respond to the emotions of others?

Empathy
Sympathy
Apathy
Antipathy
#6

At what age does the formation of attachment usually begin in infants?

1-2 years
6-8 months
2-4 years
Birth to 6 months
#7

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

Insecure attachment
Separation anxiety
Attachment disorder
Avoidant attachment
#8

What is the Strange Situation procedure used to assess?

Infant motor skills
Infant cognitive abilities
Infant attachment patterns
Infant language development
#9

Insecure-ambivalent attachment is characterized by:

Indifference to caregiver's presence
Strong distress upon caregiver's return
Avoidance of caregiver
Consistent, predictable behavior
#10

What did Mary Ainsworth's 'Strange Situation' study involve?

Observing children's reactions to unfamiliar toys
Assessing the quality of parent-infant attachment
Evaluating children's cognitive development
Measuring children's physical growth
#11

According to attachment theory, what role do caregivers play in the development of a child's social skills?

Caregivers have no influence on social development
Caregivers solely determine social development
Caregivers provide a foundation for social development
Caregivers inhibit social development
#12

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

Consistency of caregiver's responsiveness
Caregiver's financial status
Quality of caregiving environment
Infant temperament
#13

What is reactive attachment disorder (RAD) characterized by?

Strong attachment to primary caregiver
Indiscriminate social behavior
Avoidance of social interaction
Elevated levels of empathy
#14

Which of the following is NOT a behavior associated with disorganized attachment?

Avoidance
Inconsistent behaviors
Erratic movements
Calm and predictable reactions
#15

What is reciprocal socialization in the context of infant attachment?

Caregiver and infant mutually influence each other's behaviors
Infants imitate their caregivers' behaviors
Caregivers reinforce infant behaviors through rewards
Infants shape their caregivers' behaviors through conditioning

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