Attachment Theories
Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology
Attachment Theories starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the Strange Situation procedure is conducted.
Describe one limitation of the Strange Situation procedure.
Describe one way in which insecure attachment in childhood can affect adult relationships.
Describe the main characteristics of a securely attached child.
Describe the main finding of Harlow's monkey experiments in relation to attachment.
A 1-year-old child in the Strange Situation shows little distress when the mother leaves and avoids her upon return. What attachment style is this? (1) Secure (2) Insecure-avoidant (3) Insecure-resistant (4) Disorganized
A child who alternates between seeking closeness and resisting contact with their caregiver is likely to have which attachment style? (1) Secure (2) Insecure-avoidant (3) Insecure-resistant (4) Disorganized
A child who is easily comforted by their caregiver after being upset is likely to have which attachment style? (1) Secure (2) Insecure-avoidant (3) Insecure-resistant (4) Disorganized
A 1-year-old child in the Strange Situation shows little distress when the mother leaves and avoids her upon return. What attachment style is this? (1) Secure (2) Insecure-avoidant (3) Insecure-resistant (4) Disorganized
A child who alternates between seeking closeness and resisting contact with their caregiver is likely to have which attachment style? (1) Secure (2) Insecure-avoidant (3) Insecure-resistant (4) Disorganized
A child who is easily comforted by their caregiver after being upset is likely to have which attachment style? (1) Secure (2) Insecure-avoidant (3) Insecure-resistant (4) Disorganized
According to Bowlby, what is the critical period for forming attachments in humans? (1) Birth to 6 months (2) 6 months to 2 years (3) 2 to 5 years (4) 5 to 10 years
Fill in the blank: According to Bowlby, attachment behaviors are most evident during periods of ________.
Fill in the blank: According to Bowlby, attachment has an ________ basis, meaning it is influenced by evolution.
Fill in the blank: According to Bowlby, the loss of an attachment figure can lead to ________ in children.
Fill in the blank: Attachment behaviors such as crying and clinging are considered ________ behaviors.
Attachment is defined as a deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another across time and space. True or False?
True or False: Attachment styles are fixed and cannot change throughout life.
True or False: Attachment theory has no relevance for understanding adult relationships.
True or False: Attachment theory suggests that early relationships with caregivers have no impact on later social and emotional development.
