Attachment Quiz

Which of the following best describes a child with secure attachment?

• Avoids the caregiver and shows no preference between a caregiver and a stranger

• Shows distress when the caregiver leaves and is happy when they return

• Is indifferent to the caregiver's presence or absence

• Shows extreme anxiety and is difficult to console

What is a key characteristic of insecure attachment?

• Consistent and predictable responses from the caregiver

• Child feels safe and secure with the caregiver

• Child shows anxiety and uncertainty about the caregiver's availability

• Child is able to explore the environment confidently

Which attachment style is characterized by a child who is clingy and dependent on the caregiver but also rejects them when they attempt to interact?

• Secure

• Avoidant

• Ambivalent

• Disorganized

Who is the primary theorist behind Attachment Theory?

• Sigmund Freud

• John Bowlby

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

Which of the following is NOT one of the main attachment styles identified by researchers?

• Secure

• Avoidant

• Ambivalent

• Independent

In Attachment Theory, what is the term used to describe the emotional bond between a child and their caregiver?

• Affection

• Attachment

• Dependency

• Bonding

Which attachment pattern is often associated with inconsistent caregiving?

• Secure

• Avoidant

• Ambivalent

• Disorganized

What is a common behavior of a child with avoidant attachment?

• Clings to the caregiver and is difficult to console

• Shows little emotion when the caregiver leaves or returns

• Is easily comforted by the caregiver

• Shows a mix of avoidance and resistance

Which attachment style is characterized by a lack of a coherent strategy for dealing with stress?

• Secure

• Avoidant

• Ambivalent

• Disorganized

According to Attachment Theory, what is the "internal working model"?

• A child's understanding of how to solve problems

• A mental representation of the self and others

• A set of rules for social behavior

• A child's ability to regulate emotions