Attachment Revision

What does the term 'reciprocity' mean in the context of caregiver-infant interactions?

• A form of interaction involving mutual responsiveness

• A method of teaching

• A type of attachment style

• A developmental disorder

According to the text, what is 'interactional synchrony'?

• A learning theory of attachment

• A type of cognitive development

• A psychological assessment tool

• A form of rhythmic interaction between infant and caregiver

What did Schaffer and Emerson's study primarily find about attachment?

• Attachments are most likely to form with those who respond accurately to the baby's signals

• Attachments are stronger with siblings than parents

• Attachments form mainly with those who feed the infant

• Attachments are irrelevant to child development

What is the role of the father in the attachment process as described in the text?

• Mainly as a caregiver

• As the primary attachment figure

• Primarily as a play-mate

• None, as fathers are not involved in attachment

What does Harlow's study with monkeys suggest about attachment?

• Attachment is based solely on feeding

• Contact comfort is more important than feeding

• Monkeys do not form attachments

• Attachment is not important for monkeys

What is the critical period for attachment according to Bowlby's theory?

• 0 - 2.5 years

• 0 - 5 years

• Birth to adolescence

• 0 - 1 year

What is the 'internal working model'?

• A cognitive framework comprising mental representations for understanding the world

• A model of cognitive development

• A behavioral theory

• A type of psychological test

What does the Strange Situation experiment assess?

• Cognitive abilities

• Parenting styles

• Attachment styles

• Educational potential

What is a key finding from Ainsworth's Strange Situation study regarding secure attachment?

• Infants show no distress when the mother leaves

• Infants are happy when the mother returns

• Infants ignore the mother upon return

• Infants prefer the stranger over the mother

According to the text, what is a major factor in forming attachments as per Schaffer and Emerson?

• The amount of time spent with the infant

• The infant's temperament

• The age of the infant

• Sensitive responsiveness to the baby's signals