Attachment Theory Quiz

According to Bowlby, attachment behaviors like crying and clinging evolved primarily to:

• Manipulate caregivers into giving attention.

• Ensure survival by keeping infants close to caregivers.

• Help infants develop motor skills.

• Signal hunger to parents.

The 'Internal Working Model' in attachment theory refers to:

• A child’s genetic predisposition to temperament.

• Mental representations of relationships based on early caregiving experiences.

• A parenting style emphasizing strict discipline.

• The brain’s physical structure.

Monotropy refers to Bowlby’s idea that:

• Infants form equal attachments to all caregivers.

• Infants have a primary attachment figure (usually the mother).

• Fathers are more important than mothers in attachment.

• Siblings play the most critical role in development.

In Ainsworth’s Strange Situation, a child with secure attachment would likely:

• Ignore the caregiver upon reunion.

• Be distressed when the caregiver leaves but easily comforted upon return.

• Cling excessively and resist comfort when the caregiver returns.

• Freeze or act chaotically when the caregiver leaves.

An adult with anxious-preoccupied attachment might:

• Avoid emotional intimacy and prioritize independence.

• Fear abandonment and overanalyze their partner’s actions.

• Have stable, trusting relationships with clear boundaries.

• Display unpredictable aggression toward loved ones.

The avoidant-dismissive attachment style in children is associated with:

• Rejecting or emotionally unavailable caregivers.

• Overly nurturing and permissive parenting.

• Consistent and responsive caregiving.

• Frequent changes in primary caregivers.

Bowlby’s Critical Period for attachment formation occurs during:

• The first 6 months of life.

• The first 2.5 years of life.

• Adolescence.

• Adulthood.

The Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis suggests prolonged separation from the primary caregiver can lead to:

• Higher IQ scores.

• Affectionless psychopathy and delinquency.

• Enhanced social skills.

• Reduced need for relationships.

Orphan studies demonstrated that severe neglect during infancy often resulted in:

• Superior problem-solving abilities.

• Lower IQs and attachment disorders.

• Increased likelihood of secure attachment.

• No long-term effects.

A child with disorganized attachment in the Strange Situation might:

• Calmly explore the room when the caregiver leaves.

• Freeze, rock, or show fear toward the caregiver.

• Smile and wave at strangers consistently.

• Refuse to play with toys.