Influence of early attachments on later relationships

Internal working models are representations of the primary attachment.

• True

• False

The quality of adult relationships is usually assessed by self-report.

• True

• False

Securely attached adults have the most independence in relationships.

• True

• False

Securely attached infants have the best childhood friendships.

• True

• False

Attachment type is usually passed from one generation to the next.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT an example of the influence of internal working models?

• A woman who was neglected as a child finds herself neglecting her child.

• A mother who never got along with her own mother has an excellent relationship with her daughter.

• A couple who had difficult relationships with their parents find it hard to get along.

• A man with a good relationship with his mother finds it easy to have relationships with women.

Insecure–avoidant people have the most problems maintaining friendships.

• True

• False

Insecure–resistant children are the most likely to be bullies.

• True

• False

In a number of studies, infant attachment type was recalled retrospectively. This means:

• Information was used from the newspapers.

• People had to recall events and feelings from the past.

• The researchers asked the parents.

• People had to give honest answers.

In Hazan & Shaver's 'Love Quiz' questionnaire, there was a negative correlation between attachment type of love experiences.

• True

• False