IAL Edexcel Psychology - Attachment, Deprivation, Privation

What is the primary focus of developmental psychology?

• The study of mental disorders

• How people's behavior changes through different life stages

• The impact of technology on human behavior

• The role of genetics in personality development

According to Bowlby, what is the critical period for forming attachments?

• First five years of life

• First six months of life

• First three years of life

• First year of life

What is the term used to describe a close, emotional bond between a child and caregiver?

• Bonding

• Imprinting

• Affection

• Attachment

Which theory suggests that attachment is a learned behavior?

• Learning theory

• Psychoanalytic theory

• Evolutionary theory

• Cognitive theory

What hormone is released during breastfeeding that promotes bonding?

• Oxytocin

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Cortisol

What is the main criticism of learning theories of attachment?

• They ignore the role of genetics

• They overemphasize the role of fathers

• They are too focused on biological factors

• They do not explain attachments to non-food providers

What is the term for the inability to form an attachment within the critical period?

• Privation

• Deprivation

• Neglect

• Isolation

Which attachment type is characterized by infants exploring independently and not using the mother as a safe base?

• Insecure-resistant

• Insecure-avoidant

• Secure

• Disorganized

What is the main feature of Bowlby's theory of attachment?

• Attachment is learned through conditioning

• Attachment is innate and biologically programmed

• Attachment is solely based on feeding

• Attachment is a result of social learning

What is the primary method used in Ainsworth's Strange Situation?

• Survey

• Naturalistic observation

• Structured observation

• Case study