Attachment Quiz

Which type of attachment is characterized by a child showing little to no distress when separated from their caregiver and avoiding them upon return?

• Insecure-resistant attachment

• Insecure-avoidant attachment

• Secure attachment

• Disorganized attachment

What does the monotropic theory of attachment suggest?

• Children form attachments with multiple caregivers equally.

• The primary attachment figure is not important in a child's development.

• There is a hierarchy of attachments, with one primary attachment figure.

• Attachment is solely based on the fulfillment of basic needs.

What is a sensitive period in the context of attachment?

• A time when attachment is impossible to form

• A time when attachment can form but is not necessary

• A time when attachment formation is most likely to occur

• A time when attachment is the only focus of development

How does secure attachment typically manifest in children?

• Avoidance of the caregiver

• Distress when separated and happy upon return

• Indifference towards the caregiver

• Fear of strangers and no interest in exploration

What are the long-term effects of institutionalisation on children's attachment patterns?

• Enhanced cognitive abilities and social skills

• No impact on attachment or social skills

• Difficulty forming secure attachments and social relationships

• Improved independence and problem-solving skills

Insecure-resistant attachment is characterized by:

• Children being overly independent and not seeking comfort from their caregiver.

• Children not caring about the caregiver's presence or absence.

• Children being ambivalent: they may seek closeness but resist comfort.

• Children having a strong and healthy attachment with their caregiver.

What does the term "maternal deprivation" specifically refer to?

• The lack of maternal care due to the mother's employment

• The absence or loss of the mother or mother figure early in life

• The mother's inability to provide educational resources

• The mother's refusal to allow the child to form other attachments

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secure attachment?

• Seeking comfort from the caregiver when distressed

• Showing little interest in exploring the environment

• Using the caregiver as a secure base for exploration

• Being easily comforted by the caregiver upon reunion

What is the primary difference between a sensitive period and a critical period for attachment?

• A sensitive period is when attachment must happen, or it never will.

• A critical period has no impact on attachment formation.

• A sensitive period is an optimal time for attachment, while a critical period is when attachment must occur for normal development.

• There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.

How does insecure-avoidant attachment affect relationships later in life?

• Leads to overly dependent relationships

• Results in higher social skills and empathy

• Tends to result in difficulty trusting others and forming close relationships

• Encourages a high level of independence and self-sufficiency