The Attachment Theory: How Childhood Affects Life

The video explains the importance of forming a strong emotional and physical bond with a primary caregiver in early childhood, which is crucial for development. It discusses secure and insecure attachment styles, illustrated through a case study of the Smith family. The impact of stress on attachment and child development is highlighted, along with methods to assess attachment styles. The long-term effects of early attachment on health and behavior are also explored, emphasizing the significance of early childhood experiences.

What is the primary benefit of having a secure attachment in early childhood?

• Greater trust and success in life

• Higher physical strength

• Better artistic skills

• Increased academic performance

Which attachment style is characterized by unpredictability and moodiness?

• Anxious avoidant

• Anxious disorganized

• Anxious ambivalent

• Secure attachment

How does Joe's attachment style affect his adult relationships?

• He forms strong, lasting relationships

• He avoids showing emotions and struggles with relationships

• He becomes overly dependent on others

• He is indifferent to relationships

What is the term used to describe frequent stress that impairs brain development?

• Developmental stress

• Acute stress

• Chronic stress

• Toxic stress

What is the key moment in the Strange Situation experiment?

• When the child plays with toys

• When the child meets a stranger

• When the child is left alone

• When the mother returns

What percentage of children with a broken relationship with their mother were diagnosed with health issues later in life?

• 91%

• 77%

• 45%

• 35%

According to John Bowlby, what cannot be communicated to the self?

• What is not communicated to friends

• What is not communicated to teachers

• What is not communicated to the mother

• What is not communicated to the father