T Levels attachment quiz

An infant's crying, cooing, and smiling behaviours are intended to...

• Confirm the child is developing at a normal pace

• Foster the child's social development

• Ensure the child's needs for safety and comfort get met

• Entertain other family members

What are some of the benefits of a secure attachment?

• Supports children's well-being and brain development

• Can support a seamless transitions between home and setting

• Gives children confidence to explore and interact with others

• All of the above

Which of these are signs of child with an anxious-resistant attachment? (you can choose more than 1)

• Finds it difficult to be soothed by their caregiver

• Prefers their caregiver over strangers

• Can be clingy and distrusting

• Comfortable exploring with their caregiver

Which of these are a sign of a disorganised attachment?

• The child does not know how to get their needs met or be comforted

• The child feels insecure, unsafe and scared

• Caregiver responds to child in an erratic, frightening or extreme way

• All of the above

Which theorists worked with monkeys as part of their research linked to long-term maternal separation and how this could impact attachment?

• John Bowlby

• Harry and Margaret Harlow

• Mary Ainsworth

• James and Joyce Robertson

Which theorists highlighted the importance of transitions objects or comforters?

• Ainsworth

• Winnicott

• Bowbly

• Harlow

How many phases of attachment did Bowlby believe children go through?

What is the name of the experiment Mary Ainsworth created as part of her research into attachment?