Attachment theory & socialisation

Attachment theory hypothesises that early caregiver relationships establish what developmental foundations?

• social-emotional

• emotional

• cognitive

• moral

When is attachment fundamental to individuals?

• During the infant stage

• Throughout early childhood (up to 5)

• At all stages of life

• Throughout an individuals whole childhood and teenage years

Attachment theory is a ? theory?

What is the first stage of Bowlby's attachment theory?

• attachment in making

• clear-cut attachment

• specific attachment

• pre-attachment

What is Ainsworth's strange situation experiment investigating?

• the security of attachment

• the nature of attachment

• attachment behaviours

• type of attachment

At what age does Bowlby state that infants are in the clear-cut attachment stage?

• 6 weeks - 6 months

• 6 - 24 months

• 24 months +

• 6 - 18 months

What is the 6th stage of Ainsworth's strange situation experiment?

• mother & baby

• stranger & baby

• baby alone

• mother, stranger & baby

Early attachment relationships support the development of social communication.

• True

• False

How does a secure attachment affect socialisation?

• healthy attachments/relationships later in life

• improves social skills

• improves communication skills

• all of the above

High quality early years education can have a significant impact on a child's ? development