Attachment Theory Quiz

What is the primary focus of Attachment Theory?

• The bond between siblings

• The emotional and physical bond to a primary caregiver

• The relationship between peers

• The connection between teachers and students

What is a characteristic of securely attached individuals?

• They avoid relationships

• They lack social skills

• They tend to mistrust others

• They have greater trust and can connect to others

Which of the following is NOT a type of insecure attachment?

• Anxious-ambivalent

• Secure

• Anxious-avoidant

• Anxious-disorganized

What is the effect of toxic stress on a child's development?

• It strengthens the immune system

• It enhances brain development

• It has no long-term effects

• It impairs brain development and weakens the immune system

What is the key moment in assessing a child's attachment style?

• When the child interacts with strangers

• When the mother returns to the room

• When the child plays with toys

• When the child is left alone

What did the study at Minnesota University predict with 77% accuracy?

• If a child would have health issues

• If a child would drop out of high school

• If a child would become a doctor

• If a child would have a secure attachment

What percentage of undergraduates with a broken relationship with their mother had health issues later?

• 77%

• 91%

• 55%

• 45%

What is the attachment style of Amy?

• Anxious-disorganized

• Anxious-avoidant

• Anxious-ambivalent

• Secure

What is the effect of a secure attachment at age 2?

• It leads to mistrust of others

• It helps in making friends at kindergarten

• It results in a negative self-image

• It causes avoidance of social situations

What happens to the heart rate during toxic stress?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It stops