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Parent-Infant Attachment and Early Social Development Quiz

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Who developed the concept of attachment theory?

John Bowlby

Explanation

John Bowlby developed attachment theory.

Which of the following is a primary caregiver in the context of attachment theory?

Mother

Explanation

Mother is considered a primary caregiver in attachment theory.

What is the term for the process by which infants form emotional bonds with their caregivers?

Attachment

Explanation

Attachment is the term for the process by which infants form emotional bonds with their caregivers.

Which of the following is NOT a key component of attachment according to John Bowlby?

Indifference

Explanation

Indifference is NOT a key component of attachment according to John Bowlby.

What is the term for the phenomenon where infants display distress when approached or picked up by unfamiliar individuals?

Stranger anxiety

Explanation

Stranger anxiety is the term for the phenomenon where infants display distress when approached or picked up by unfamiliar individuals.

What is the term for a child's distress when separated from their primary caregiver?

Separation anxiety

Explanation

Separation anxiety refers to a child's distress upon separation from their primary caregiver.

Which experiment is associated with demonstrating the concept of attachment in infants?

Harlow's monkey experiment

Explanation

Harlow's monkey experiment is associated with demonstrating the concept of attachment in infants.

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of attachment identified by Mary Ainsworth?

Secure attachment

Explanation

Secure attachment is not one of the stages of attachment identified by Mary Ainsworth.

What is the term used to describe the ability of an infant to form multiple attachments to different caregivers?

Polygamy

Explanation

Polygamy describes the ability of an infant to form multiple attachments to different caregivers.

#10

What term describes the process by which infants learn to interpret and respond to social cues from others?

Social referencing

Explanation

Social referencing describes the process by which infants learn to interpret and respond to social cues from others.

#11

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage is relevant to the formation of trust between the infant and caregiver?

Trust vs. mistrust

Explanation

Trust vs. mistrust stage is relevant to the formation of trust between the infant and caregiver according to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development.

#12

What is the term used to describe the process by which infants actively seek to maintain proximity to their caregivers?

Proximity maintenance

Explanation

Proximity maintenance is the term used to describe the process by which infants actively seek to maintain proximity to their caregivers.

#13

According to attachment theory, what is the term for a child who explores confidently when the caregiver is present and is distressed when they leave, but is easily comforted upon their return?

Securely attached

Explanation

Securely attached refers to a child who explores confidently when the caregiver is present, shows distress upon their leave, but is easily comforted upon their return according to attachment theory.

#14

Which neurotransmitter is believed to play a role in the formation of attachment bonds?

Oxytocin

Explanation

Oxytocin is believed to play a role in the formation of attachment bonds.

#15

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'proximity seeking' in the context of attachment?

John Bowlby

Explanation

John Bowlby introduced the concept of 'proximity seeking' in the context of attachment.

#16

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the quality of attachment between caregiver and infant?

Socioeconomic status

Explanation

Socioeconomic status is NOT a factor that influences the quality of attachment between caregiver and infant.

#17

Which researcher proposed the concept of 'internal working models' in the context of attachment?

John Bowlby

Explanation

John Bowlby proposed the concept of 'internal working models' in the context of attachment.

#18

According to attachment theory, what is the term for a child who shows little distress upon separation from the caregiver and may actively avoid or ignore the caregiver upon their return?

Insecure-avoidant

Explanation

Insecure-avoidant is the term for a child who shows little distress upon separation from the caregiver and may actively avoid or ignore the caregiver upon their return according to attachment theory.

#19

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of synchrony in the context of parent-infant interactions?

It refers to the mutual coordination of behaviors and emotions between the caregiver and infant.

Explanation

Synchrony refers to the mutual coordination of behaviors and emotions between the caregiver and infant in parent-infant interactions.

Parent-Infant Attachment and Early Social Development Quiz

Who developed the concept of attachment theory?

Which of the following is a primary caregiver in the context of attachment theory?

What is the term for the process by which infants form emotional bonds with their caregivers?

Which of the following is NOT a key component of attachment according to John Bowlby?

What is the term for the phenomenon where infants display distress when approached or picked up by unfamiliar individuals?

What is the term for a child's distress when separated from their primary caregiver?

Which experiment is associated with demonstrating the concept of attachment in infants?

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of attachment identified by Mary Ainsworth?

What is the term used to describe the ability of an infant to form multiple attachments to different caregivers?

What term describes the process by which infants learn to interpret and respond to social cues from others?

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which stage is relevant to the formation of trust between the infant and caregiver?

What is the term used to describe the process by which infants actively seek to maintain proximity to their caregivers?

According to attachment theory, what is the term for a child who explores confidently when the caregiver is present and is distressed when they leave, but is easily comforted upon their return?

Which neurotransmitter is believed to play a role in the formation of attachment bonds?

Which psychologist introduced the concept of 'proximity seeking' in the context of attachment?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the quality of attachment between caregiver and infant?

Which researcher proposed the concept of 'internal working models' in the context of attachment?

According to attachment theory, what is the term for a child who shows little distress upon separation from the caregiver and may actively avoid or ignore the caregiver upon their return?

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of synchrony in the context of parent-infant interactions?

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