Attachment Theory Quiz

According to Attachment Theory, a strong emotional and physical bond to one primary caregiver in our first years of life is critical for our development. This bond is known as:

• Secure attachment

• Anxious/Ambivalent attachment

• Anxious/Avoidant attachment

• Anxious/Disorganized attachment

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of securely attached individuals?

• Greater trust in others

• Strong social skills

• Problems forming relationships

• Feeling safe to explore the world

What are the three types of insecure attachments mentioned in the video?

• Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized

• Secure, Ambivalent, Disorganized

• Secure, Avoidant, Disorganized

• Secure, Ambivalent, Anxious

How does the video describe the attachment style of Ann, one of the Smith children?

• Secure attachment

• Anxious/Ambivalent attachment

• Anxious/Avoidant attachment

• Anxious/Disorganized attachment

What is the attachment style of Joe, based on the information from the video?

How does the video describe the attachment style of Amy, the youngest Smith child?

• Secure attachment

• Anxious/Ambivalent attachment

• Anxious/Avoidant attachment

• Anxious/Disorganized attachment

What are the potential long-term effects of toxic stress during the early years of life, according to the video?

• Impaired brain development and weakened immune system

• Increased social skills and stronger relationships

• Positive impact on gene expressions and overall health

• Enhanced cognitive abilities and better academic performance

How can attachment styles be assessed in children as young as one year old?

• Through a simulated Strange Situation

• By observing their interactions with siblings

• Through a detailed questionnaire

• By analyzing their sleep patterns

According to research, what percentage of accuracy was achieved in predicting high school dropout based on attachment style at age 3?

• 45%

• 55%

• 77%

What did the study conducted at Harvard University reveal about the relationship between attachment and health?

• Warm relationships with parents lead to better health outcomes

• Broken relationships with parents have no impact on health

• Attachment style has no correlation with physical health

• Close relationships with parents lead to higher rates of alcoholism