Understanding Bowlby's Attachment Theory

What is the primary focus of John Bowlby's attachment theory?

• The development of cognitive skills in children

• The emotional bond between a child and their primary caregiver

• The influence of peer relationships on adolescent behaviour

• The role of genetics in personality development

According to Bowlby, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of attachment?

• Proximity maintenance

• Safe haven

• Secure base

• Independence from caregivers

Which of the following is a key concept introduced by Bowlby in his attachment theory?

• Operant conditioning

• Internal working model

• Classical conditioning

• Social learning theory

Bowlby was influenced by which of the following fields in developing his attachment theory?

• Behaviourism

• Psychoanalysis

• Ethology

• Humanistic psychology

Which of the following best describes the "secure base" concept in Bowlby's attachment theory?

• A place where children are left alone to develop independence

• A caregiver who provides a sense of safety and security, allowing the child to explore the environment

• A peer group that influences a child's social development

• A set of rules that children must follow to feel secure