Question 1

According to John Bowlby, what is the primary function of attachment in early childhood?

Accepted Answer

To provide a lasting emotional connectedness that forms the basis for future relationships

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the 'secure base' concept in attachment theory?

Accepted Answer

A caregiver who provides consistent responsiveness, allowing the child to explore the environment confidently

Question 3

In the Strange Situation experiment, which behavior is characteristic of avoidant attachment?

Accepted Answer

The child shows insecurity by avoiding the mother

Question 4

Which parenting style is most likely to result in a securely attached infant?

Accepted Answer

Sensitive and responsive caregiving

Question 5

Bowlby believed that the schema developed in the first year of life is:

Accepted Answer

Permanent and critical to the child's understanding of self and the world

Question 6

Which attachment style is associated with infants who have parents that are intrusive or cold?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant attachment

Question 7

A child who clings to their caregiver but also resists comfort by fighting against closeness is demonstrating which attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Resistant attachment

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a critical component of forming secure attachment according to Bowlby?

Accepted Answer

Ignoring the infant when they are distressed

Question 9

How can postpartum depression in a caregiver potentially affect infant attachment?

Accepted Answer

It may disrupt the caregiver's responsiveness, increasing risk for insecure attachment

Question 10

Which statement best reflects the role of fathers in attachment, based on research findings?

Accepted Answer

Fathers can be as sensitive and responsive as mothers in forming attachments

Question 11

Which formula best represents the relationship between consistent responsiveness ($R$) and likelihood of secure attachment ($A$)?

Accepted Answer

$A = R$

Question 12

A securely attached child is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Have positive peer relationships and good emotion regulation

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the impact of attachment on later life?

Accepted Answer

Attachment can influence lifelong relationships and mental health

Question 14

Which attachment style is most likely to be observed in infants with neglectful parents?

Accepted Answer

Disorganized attachment

Question 15

If a child’s schema about the world is that it is unpredictable and unsafe, which type of attachment is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Avoidant or disorganized attachment

Question 16

Which of the following is a real-world implication of attachment theory for educators?

Accepted Answer

Teachers can serve as secondary attachment figures, supporting students' emotional development

Question 17

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'secure base' in a preschool classroom?

Accepted Answer

A child explores the classroom freely but returns to the teacher for comfort when upset

Question 18

Which of the following is most likely to predict secure attachment in adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Consistent maternal responsiveness throughout childhood

Question 19

Which equation best represents the relationship between early attachment quality ($Q$) and later peer relations ($P$)?

Accepted Answer

$P = Q$

Question 20

A child who is disorganized in their attachment may display which of the following behaviors during the Strange Situation?

Accepted Answer

Confused or contradictory behaviors, such as approaching but then avoiding the caregiver

Attachment Theory and Developmental Psychology: Study Notes

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