Developmental Classic study and Methods

What was the aim of Van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg's study?

• To study the effects of media on child rearing practices

• To analyze the similarities and differences in attachment types within and between cultures

• To explore the prevalence of cognitive disorders in children

• To investigate the impact of socio-economic factors on child development

How many separate studies were included in the meta-analysis conducted by Van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg?

• 8

• 1990

• 4

• 32

Which country had the highest percentage of Avoidant attachment type?

• USA

• UK

• China

• Germany

What was the main conclusion drawn from the study?

• Attachment Type B was modal in all countries

• Attachment Type A was most common in all countries

• Attachment Type C was predominant in Western European countries

• Attachment Type B was least prevalent globally

Which article of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes the right to privacy?

• Article 18

• Article 42

• Article 16

• Article 12

What is the purpose of clinical interviewing for developmental research?

• To assess cognitive development in children

• To conduct psychological testing on children without diagnosing them.

• To gather information about symptoms of disorders and diagnose.

• To study the impact of media on child development

Who studied children at a child guidance clinic in London using interviews and psychological testing?

• Piaget

• Erikson

• Bowlby

• Ainsworth

Which country had the highest percentage of Secure attachment type?

• UK

• Japan

• Sweden

• Germany

What was the main reason for the intra-cultural variation observed in the study?

• Differences in attachment theories

• Socio-economic factors and stress levels

• Media influence on child rearing practices

• Genetic predispositions

There is a higher proportion of insecure resistant attachments in...

• UK

• Sweden

• Japan

• Malaysia