Quiz on Attachment Processes and Social Cognition

What is the primary function of the attachment behavioral system in infants?

• To ensure survival

• To enhance exploration

• To promote independence

• To develop social skills

According to Mikulincer & Shaver (2016), what do infants signal to caregivers when they experience distress?

• To feed them

• To leave them alone

• To approach and alleviate distress

• To play with them

What is formed in memory as infants grow and experience caregiving?

• Exploration behaviors

• Coping mechanisms

• Self-regulation skills

• Attachment figures

What does a high sense of attachment security in childhood lead to?

• Avoidance of caregivers

• Increased dependency

• Inability to self-regulate

• A secure base for exploration

What is a common misconception about loving parenting?

• It promotes exploration

• It fosters independence

• It reduces attachment security

• It leads to high child-dependency

What do securely attached individuals tend to feel in romantic relationships?

• Mistrust

• Closeness and autonomy

• Avoidance of emotional discussions

• Fear of intimacy

What are the two distinct insecure attachment styles mentioned in the text?

• Attachment anxiety and attachment avoidance

• Attachment security and attachment anxiety

• Attachment security and attachment avoidance

• Attachment avoidance and attachment dependency

What is a characteristic of attachment anxiety in infants?

• Overprotective caregiving

• Consistent caregiver responses

• High self-efficacy

• Independence in exploration

How do anxious individuals typically interpret a lack of quick replies from their partners?

• As a sign of love

• As a sign of threat

• As a sign of respect

• As a sign of indifference

What is a key characteristic of caregivers who contribute to attachment avoidance?

• High emotional availability

• Low availability and responsiveness

• Consistent support

• Warmth and affection