Question 1

According to Harry Harlow's research with rhesus monkeys, what factor was most critical in the development of attachment?

Accepted Answer

Physical contact and comfort from the caregiver

Question 2

Which attachment style is characterized by infants who are distressed when their caregiver leaves but are not comforted upon their return?

Accepted Answer

Resistant (ambivalent) attachment

Question 3

In the Strange Situation experiment, what is a major limitation that can affect the validity of the results?

Accepted Answer

Observation bias due to brief observation periods

Question 4

Which parenting style is described as high in discipline, low in affection, and often involves strict punishment?

Accepted Answer

Authoritarian

Question 5

A child raised in an environment with clear rules and warmth is most likely experiencing which parenting style?

Accepted Answer

Authoritative

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'gender identity'?

Accepted Answer

An individual's sense of being male, female, or non-binary

Question 7

Transgender children who are supported by family and school are most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Show psychologically typical development

Question 8

Which of the following is a common misconception about attachment styles?

Accepted Answer

Attachment styles are fixed and do not change over time

Question 9

A researcher finds that children who play more rough-and-tumble games tend to be boys. What is a possible explanation for this finding?

Accepted Answer

Boys are exposed to more testosterone in the womb

Question 10

Which equation best represents the concept of correlation versus causation in attachment research?

Accepted Answer

$r = \frac{\sum (x_i - \bar{x})(y_i - \bar{y})}{\sqrt{\sum (x_i - \bar{x})^2 \sum (y_i - \bar{y})^2}}$

Question 11

A child who is ignored by their parents and receives little emotional support is most likely experiencing which parenting style?

Accepted Answer

Uninvolved

Question 12

Which of the following best describes 'cisgender' individuals?

Accepted Answer

Their gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth

Question 13

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'expectation bias' in attachment research?

Accepted Answer

A researcher expects children to show secure attachment and interprets ambiguous behavior as secure

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence a child's attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Child's intelligence quotient (IQ)

Question 15

A child who is comforted by their caregiver after being upset and quickly returns to play is demonstrating which attachment style?

Accepted Answer

Secure attachment

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the difference between sex and gender?

Accepted Answer

Sex refers to biological characteristics; gender refers to social and cultural characteristics

Question 17

Which of the following is a real-world consequence for transgender children who lack family and school support?

Accepted Answer

They experience high levels of depression and anxiety

Question 18

Which formula would you use to calculate the percentage of children with secure attachment in a sample of 100 children, if 60 are securely attached?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Percentage} = \frac{60}{100} 	imes 100$

Question 19

Which of the following statements about non-binary individuals is correct?

Accepted Answer

Non-binary individuals identify outside the traditional categories of male and female

Question 20

Which scenario best illustrates the concept of 'nature versus nurture' in the development of aggression in children?

Accepted Answer

A child with a genetic predisposition to aggression is raised in a supportive environment and shows low aggression

Social and Moral Development: Attachment, Parenting, and Gender in Psychology

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