Exploring Ainsworth's Attachment Theory

What is the primary focus of Mary Ainsworth's Attachment Theory?

• Cognitive development

• Emotional bonds between a child and caregiver

• Language acquisition

• Moral reasoning

Which research method did Mary Ainsworth famously use to study attachment?

• Longitudinal study

• Cross-sectional study

• Strange Situation procedure

• Case study

In the Strange Situation procedure, how many episodes are there typically?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Which type of attachment is characterised by a child showing distress when the caregiver leaves and joy when they return?

• Secure attachment

• Avoidant attachment

• Ambivalent attachment

• Disorganised attachment

What behaviour is typically observed in children with avoidant attachment during the Strange Situation?

• Clinging to the caregiver

• Ignoring the caregiver upon return

• Crying inconsolably

• Seeking comfort from strangers

Which attachment style is often associated with inconsistent caregiving?

• Secure attachment

• Avoidant attachment

• Ambivalent attachment

• Disorganised attachment

What is a key characteristic of disorganised attachment?

• Predictable responses to the caregiver

• Consistent seeking of comfort

• Confused or contradictory behaviours

• Independence from the caregiver

Mary Ainsworth's work was influenced by which other prominent psychologist?

• Sigmund Freud

• Jean Piaget

• John Bowlby

• B.F. Skinner

Which of the following is NOT a type of attachment identified by Ainsworth?

• Secure

• Avoidant

• Resistant

• Authoritative

What is the main implication of Ainsworth's Attachment Theory for child development?

• Attachment styles have no impact on future relationships

• Early attachment experiences can influence later emotional and social development

• Attachment styles are fixed and unchangeable

• Attachment is only important in the first year of life