Attachment Theory Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a type of attachment identified by Ainsworth?

• Secure

• Insecure-avoidant

• Insecure-resistant

• Disorganized

Who conducted the "Strange Situation" study?

• John Bowlby

• Mary Ainsworth

• Harry Harlow

• Konrad Lorenz

According to Bowlby, what is the critical period for attachment formation?

• 0-6 months

• 6-12 months

• 0-2 years

• 2-5 years

Which concept suggests that early attachments form a template for future relationships?

• Internal working model

• Social releasers

• Monotropy

• Secure base

What did Harlow's studies with rhesus monkeys demonstrate?

• The importance of food in attachment

• The importance of comfort and security in attachment

• The role of imprinting in attachment

• The role of genetics in attachment

Which of the following is a characteristic of a securely attached child?

• Avoids the caregiver upon return

• Shows little distress when the caregiver leaves

• Is easily comforted upon the caregiver's return

• Shows ambivalence towards the caregiver

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

• The role of genetics in attachment

• The role of the environment in attachment

• The role of early relationships in development

• The role of cognitive processes in attachment

Which of the following is NOT a phase in Bowlby's attachment theory?

• Pre-attachment

• Attachment-in-the-making

• Clear-cut attachment

• Post-attachment

What is the term for the distress shown by infants when separated from their primary caregiver?

• Separation anxiety

• Stranger anxiety

• Secure base behavior

• Social referencing

Which of the following is a criticism of the Strange Situation?

• It lacks ecological validity

• It is too subjective

• It does not account for cultural differences

• All of the above