AQA A Level Attachment Psychology

What is attachment formation in psychology?

• Attachment formation in psychology is the emotional bond that develops between an infant and their primary caregiver.

• Attachment formation is the term used to describe the formation of social groups in psychology.

• Attachment formation refers to the development of physical skills in infants.

• Attachment formation is the process of detachment from caregivers.

Explain the concept of internal working model in attachment theory.

• Internal working models are mental representations of oneself and others formed based on early attachment experiences, influencing future relationships and interactions.

• Internal working models refer to the external environment's impact on attachment theory.

• Internal working models are physical objects used in attachment theory.

• Internal working models are exclusively related to genetic factors in attachment theory.

Describe the Strange Situation Procedure and its significance in attachment research.

• The Strange Situation Procedure is used to diagnose behavioral disorders in children.

• The Strange Situation Procedure involves a series of separations and reunions between a child and caregiver to assess attachment quality, categorizing behaviors into attachment styles and providing insights into the attachment relationship's impact on the child's development.

• The Strange Situation Procedure involves observing children in a naturalistic setting without any separations from caregivers.

• Attachment research primarily focuses on the impact of genetics on child development.

How do caregiver-infant interactions influence attachment development?

• Caregiver-infant interactions influence attachment development by providing excessive independence to the infant.

• Caregiver-infant interactions influence attachment development by shaping the quality of attachment through responsiveness and consistency.

• Caregiver-infant interactions influence attachment development by determining the infant's genetic predisposition to attachment.

• Caregiver-infant interactions influence attachment development by promoting attachment solely through material possessions.

What are the different attachment types identified by Mary Ainsworth?

• Secure attachment, insecure-disorganized attachment, insecure-avoidant attachment

• Secure attachment, insecure-avoidant attachment, insecure-ambivalent/resistant attachment

Discuss the cultural variations in attachment patterns observed in different societies.

• Cultural variations in attachment patterns are solely determined by genetics

• Attachment patterns are universal and do not vary across cultures

• Studies comparing attachment patterns across cultures have shown that while some societies emphasize independence and self-reliance in children, others prioritize interdependence and communal values. These differences can lead to variations in attachment styles, such as secure, insecure, avoidant, or ambivalent, depending on the cultural context.

• All societies prioritize independence and self-reliance in children

What are the key factors that contribute to the formation of secure attachments?

• Inconsistent caregiving and emotional unavailability

• Lack of trust and security opportunities

• Unsafe and neglectful environment

• Consistent and responsive caregiving, emotional availability of the caregiver, safe and nurturing environment, opportunities for trust and security

Explain the role of proximity seeking and contact maintenance in attachment behaviors.

• Proximity seeking involves maintaining distance from the attachment figure.

• Contact maintenance involves breaking physical contact with the attachment figure.

• Proximity seeking involves avoiding physical closeness to the attachment figure.

• Proximity seeking involves seeking physical closeness to the attachment figure, while contact maintenance involves maintaining physical contact or closeness with the attachment figure.

How does attachment theory contribute to our understanding of social relationships?

• Attachment theory suggests that social relationships have no impact on behavior

• Attachment theory has no impact on social relationships

• Attachment theory provides insights into how early relationships influence social behaviors and the formation of relationships in adulthood.

• Attachment theory only applies to parent-child relationships

What are the implications of insecure attachment styles on later relationships and mental health?

• Insecure attachment styles always lead to positive outcomes in relationships and mental health

• Insecure attachment styles only affect physical health, not mental health

• Insecure attachment styles can negatively impact later relationships and mental health by causing difficulties in forming healthy connections and contributing to mental health issues.

• Insecure attachment styles have no impact on later relationships or mental health