Understanding Attachment Theory and Styles

Which of the following is the first stage in Bowlby's stages of attachment?

• Pre-attachment

• Attachment-in-the-making

• Clear-cut attachment

• Formation of reciprocal relationships

What is the term used to describe the innate behaviours that infants use to form attachments?

• Social referencing

• Attachment signals

• Innate attachment behaviours

• Secure base

Separation anxiety typically begins to appear in children at what age?

• 3-4 months

• 6-8 months

• 12-15 months

• 18-24 months

What does the internal working model refer to in Bowlby's attachment theory?

• A child's understanding of their environment

• A child's cognitive development

• A child's mental representation of self and others

• A child's physical development

Which procedure did Mary Ainsworth develop to assess attachment styles in children?

• The Attachment Q-Sort

• The Strange Situation

• The Secure Base Test

• The Attachment Interview

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

• Secure

• Anxious-ambivalent

• Disorganised

• Avoidant

Who is considered the primary attachment figure in a child's life according to Bowlby?

• A sibling

• A grandparent

• A caregiver

• A teacher

What is the significance of significant attachments in a child's development?

• They provide physical nourishment

• They offer emotional security and support

• They ensure academic success

• They promote social popularity

Which psychologist is known for developing the attachment theory?

• Sigmund Freud

• John Bowlby

• Erik Erikson

• Jean Piaget

In the Strange Situation, how does a securely attached child typically react when their caregiver returns?

• Ignores the caregiver

• Seeks comfort from the caregiver

• Shows anger towards the caregiver

• Continues playing without noticing