#1
Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection and abandonment?
Anxious-preoccupied attachment
ExplanationFear of rejection and abandonment.
#2
Which attachment style is characterized by a desire for independence and avoidance of intimacy?
Dismissive-avoidant attachment
ExplanationDesire for independence and avoidance of intimacy.
#3
What is a common behavior of someone with a fearful-avoidant attachment style?
Becoming extremely anxious when separated from their partner
ExplanationExtreme anxiety when separated from partner.
#4
What is a common behavior of someone with a dismissive-avoidant attachment style?
Avoiding intimacy and emotional closeness
ExplanationAvoidance of intimacy and emotional closeness.
#5
Which attachment style is often associated with inconsistent caregiving during childhood?
Fearful-avoidant attachment
ExplanationInconsistent caregiving during childhood.
#6
In the Strange Situation experiment, what behavior is characteristic of a securely attached child when the caregiver returns after a brief separation?
Seeking comfort and then returning to play
ExplanationSeeks comfort then resumes play after reunion.
#7
What is a common behavior of someone with an anxious-preoccupied attachment style?
Fear of being alone
ExplanationFear of being alone.
#8
Which attachment style is often associated with a lack of trust and fear of intimacy?
Fearful-avoidant attachment
ExplanationLack of trust and fear of intimacy.
#9
According to attachment theory, what is the primary purpose of attachment behaviors?
To seek emotional and physical closeness with caregivers
ExplanationSeeking emotional and physical closeness with caregivers.
#10
Which attachment style is often characterized by inconsistency in relationships, alternating between seeking closeness and pushing others away?
Fearful-avoidant attachment
ExplanationInconsistency in relationships, alternating between closeness and pushing away.
#11
What is the primary caregiver's role in shaping attachment patterns according to attachment theory?
To provide a safe and secure base for the child
ExplanationProviding a safe and secure base.
#12
Which attachment style is often associated with consistent caregiving and responsiveness during childhood?
Secure attachment
ExplanationConsistent caregiving and responsiveness during childhood.
#13
Which attachment style is often characterized by a strong desire for closeness and a fear of abandonment?
Anxious-preoccupied attachment
ExplanationStrong desire for closeness and fear of abandonment.
#14
What is a key factor influencing the development of attachment patterns?
Interaction of biological, genetic, and environmental factors
ExplanationInfluence of biological, genetic, and environmental factors.
#15
Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between intimacy and independence?
Secure attachment
ExplanationBalance between intimacy and independence.
#16
According to attachment theory, what is the purpose of the Strange Situation experiment?
To evaluate the quality of attachment between caregiver and child
ExplanationEvaluating attachment quality between caregiver and child.