Infant Attachment Theory and Development Quiz

Explore key concepts in infant attachment theory with this quiz. From Bowlby to Ainsworth, assess your understanding now!

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Who is the primary proponent of the Infant Attachment Theory?

John Bowlby

Jean Piaget

Erik Erikson

Albert Bandura

In Bowlby's Attachment Theory, what role does the primary caregiver play in the development of secure attachment?

No significant role

Source of comfort and security

Source of fear and anxiety

Primary disciplinary figure

According to Attachment Theory, what is the primary function of attachment behaviors in infants?

To manipulate caregivers

To ensure proximity and caregiving

To assert independence

To express frustration

What is the critical period for forming attachments in infants, according to Attachment Theory?

0-3 months

6-12 months

2-4 years

Adolescence

Which attachment style is characterized by distress upon separation but difficulty in seeking comfort upon reunion?

Secure attachment

Anxious-avoidant attachment

Anxious-resistant attachment

Disorganized attachment

What is the Strange Situation Procedure used for in the context of Infant Attachment research?

Measuring infant motor skills

Assessing caregiver's parenting style

Observing infant's behavior in response to caregiver's brief absence and return

Recording infant sleep patterns

According to Mary Ainsworth, what behavior is a key indicator of a secure attachment in infants?

Indifference to caregiver's presence

Clinginess and fear of exploration

Exploration while periodically checking in with the caregiver

Avoidance of eye contact

What is the concept of the 'Internal Working Model' in the context of Infant Attachment Theory?

A model airplane used for therapy

A mental representation of relationships formed in infancy

A physical model of secure attachment

A model for infant feeding practices

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Development related to attachment?

Trust vs. Mistrust

Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt

Industry vs. Inferiority

Intimacy vs. Isolation