Attachement theory review Quiz

Who was the first theorist of attachment?

• Harry Harlow

• Sigmund Freud

• Mary Ainsworth

• John Bowlby

Which study revealed the profound effects of attachment on behavior?

• The phases of attachment

• The attachment styles

• The studies of maternal deprivation

• The strange situation

Which attachment style is characterized by resistance or avoidance of parents?

• Secure attachment

• Ambivalent attachment

• Avoidant attachment

• Disorganized attachment

Which researcher conducted experiments on maternal deprivation and social isolation?

• Harry Harlow

• John Bowlby

• Mary Ainsworth

• Rudolph Schaffer

At what age do children start showing a preference for primary and secondary caregivers?

• After about 9 months

• Between 6 weeks and 7 months

• From birth to 3 months

• From 7 to 11 months

What factor influences the development of attachment?

• Quality of care

• Hours of sleep

• Number of toys

• Type of food

Which disorder is associated with attachment issues in childhood?

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

• Schizophrenia

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

What is a sign of secure attachment in children?

• Distress during separation and joy upon reunion

• Constant avoidance of caregivers

• Excessively familiar behavior with strangers

• No preference between a caregiver and a stranger

What type of behavior can children with disorganized attachment show?

• Confused or disoriented behavior

• Exclusive attachment to a single caregiver

• Constant positive response to caregivers

• Excessive independence

Which psychologist developed the concept of the 'strange situation' to study attachment styles?

• Harry Harlow

• Peggy Emerson

• Mary Ainsworth

• John Bowlby