Infant Development and Attachment Quiz

Explore attachment theory with these 15 questions. Learn about key concepts like secure attachment, strange situation, and more.

#1

At what age do infants typically start to smile responsively?

1-2 months
3-4 months
5-6 months
7-8 months
#2

What is the term for the process by which infants form strong emotional ties with their primary caregiver?

Bonding
Imprinting
Attachment
Socialization
#3

What is the term for the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person?

Empathy
Sympathy
Compassion
Altruism
#4

What is the term for the process by which infants actively seek to maintain proximity to their caregiver?

Exploration
Separation
Attachment behavior
Avoidance
#5

What term describes the emotional bond between siblings?

Sibling rivalry
Sibling attachment
Sibling affection
Sibling bond
#6

Who proposed the theory of attachment in infants?

Jean Piaget
B.F. Skinner
John Bowlby
Erik Erikson
#7

What is the term used to describe an infant's fear of strangers, which typically emerges around 6-8 months of age?

Object permanence
Separation anxiety
Secure attachment
Stranger anxiety
#8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secure attachment in infants?

Distress upon separation
Comfort upon caregiver's return
Avoidance of caregiver
Exploration of environment
#9

Which of the following is NOT a type of attachment style proposed by Mary Ainsworth?

Secure attachment
Ambivalent attachment
Avoidant attachment
Resistant attachment
#10

Which hormone is associated with bonding and attachment in both infants and adults?

Cortisol
Oxytocin
Testosterone
Adrenaline
#11

According to Bowlby, what is the critical period for the development of attachment in infants?

First 6 months of life
First year of life
First 2 years of life
First 3 years of life
#12

Which developmental psychologist proposed the concept of the 'Strange Situation' to assess attachment in infants?

Jean Piaget
B.F. Skinner
John Bowlby
Mary Ainsworth
#13

According to attachment theory, what is the primary function of the caregiver in the infant's life?

To provide food and shelter
To fulfill the infant's every need
To serve as a secure base
To discipline and control
#14

Which developmental psychologist introduced the concept of 'internal working models' as a part of attachment theory?

John Bowlby
Mary Ainsworth
Lev Vygotsky
Erik Erikson
#15

According to attachment theory, which factor contributes most to the development of secure attachment in infants?

Genetic predisposition
Parental socioeconomic status
Consistent and responsive caregiving
Exposure to educational programs

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