Question 1

The phase of attachment that is characterized by indiscriminate social responsiveness:

Accepted Answer

The preattachment phase is characterized by indiscriminate social responsiveness, where infants do not show a preference for specific caregivers and respond similarly to all people.

Question 2

Children from which countries will, on average, be classified as more avoidant than U.S.children in the Strange Situation:

Accepted Answer

Children from Germany, Sweden, and Great Britain are often found to be more avoidant in the Strange Situation compared to U.S. children, as cultural practices in these countries may emphasize independence and self-reliance.

Question 3

The two theoretical dimensions used to assess attachment in addition to the four attachment types are:

Accepted Answer

The two theoretical dimensions used to assess attachment are proximity seeking versus avoidance and anger/resistance, which help in understanding the behavior patterns in attachment relationships.

Question 4

Babies who are able to explore novel environments, are minimally disturbed by brief separations from their parents, and are quickly comforted by their parents when they return have a:

Accepted Answer

These behaviors are indicative of a secure attachment, where the child feels safe and confident to explore, knowing they can rely on their caregiver for comfort and support.

Question 5

The phase of attachment that is characterized by recognition of familiar people:

Accepted Answer

During the "attachment in the making" phase, infants begin to recognize and respond differently to familiar people, showing a preference for them over strangers.

Question 6

The phase of attachment that is characterized by children understanding parents' needs:

Accepted Answer

The goal-corrected partnership phase involves children understanding and considering their parents' needs and plans, typically developing around age 3-4.

Question 7

An infant's attachment to one special person, usually the mother, emerges by:

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

Reasons the Strange Situation reveals cultural differences in the proportion of children exhibiting a secure attachment include the following:

Accepted Answer

The Strange Situation may stress infants differently across cultures due to varying child-rearing practices and cultural norms, affecting the observed attachment behaviors.

Question 9

Which alternative to the Strange Situation provides as output the same four-category classification of secure, insecure-ambivalent, insecure-avoidant, and insecure-disorganized:

Accepted Answer

The California Attachment Procedure is designed to classify children's attachment styles into the same four categories as the Strange Situation: secure, insecure-ambivalent, insecure-avoidant, and insecure-disorganized.

Question 10

Differences between fathers and mothers include:

Accepted Answer

Across cultures, mothers are usually the primary caregivers.

Question 11

A study of infant attachment among 60 two-parent working-class families in Scotland found that the number of infants who formed a specific attachment to their mother during the first year of life was:

Accepted Answer

The study found that over 90% of infants formed a specific attachment to their mother during the first year of life.

Question 12

A study of infant attachment among 60 two-parent working-class families in Scotland found that the number of infants who formed a secondary attachment to their father during the first 18 months of life was:

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Babies who tend to become very upset at the departure of the mother and exhibit inconsistent behaviors upon the mothers return (e.g., seeking contact with the mother and then angrily pushing her away)have:

Accepted Answer

This behavior is characteristic of an insecure-ambivalent attachment, where the child is anxious about the mother's departure and shows mixed feelings upon her return.

Question 14

Babies who seem not to be bothered by their mother's brief absences but turn away, increase distance, or pay her no attention when she returns, and sometimes become visibly upset have:

Accepted Answer

This behavior is characteristic of an insecure-avoidant attachment, where the child shows indifference to the caregiver's absence and return, often avoiding or ignoring them.

Question 15

A scenario in which parent and child are separated and reunited so that investigators can assess the nature and quality of the parent infant attachment relationship:

Accepted Answer

The Strange Situation is a structured observational procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth to assess the quality of attachment between a parent and child by observing their interactions during separations and reunions.

Question 16

The phase of attachment that is characterized by separation protest and intentional communication:

Accepted Answer

Clear-cut attachment is the phase where infants show separation protest and intentional communication, indicating a strong attachment to their caregiver.

Question 17

A study of infant attachment among 60 two-parent working-class families in Scotland found that the number of infants who formed a secondary attachment to a grandparent during the first 18 months of life was:

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Fathers:

Accepted Answer

Fathers typically spend more time playing with their infants than engaging in caregiving activities like diaper changing, which is often more equally shared or primarily done by mothers.

Question 19

An infant's distress reaction to being separated from the attachment object, usually the mother, which typically peaks at about 15 months of age:

Accepted Answer

Separation distress or protest is the term used to describe an infant's reaction to being separated from their primary attachment figure, typically peaking around 15 months.

Question 20

Babies who look dazed, freeze in the middle of their movements, or engage in repetitive behaviors when reunited with the mothers after a brief separation have:

Accepted Answer

These behaviors are indicative of an insecure-disorganized attachment, where the child shows confusion or apprehension, often due to inconsistent or frightening caregiver behavior.

Quiz 4: Attachment: Forming Close Relationships

The phase of attachment that is characterized by indiscriminate social responsiveness:

Children from which countries will, on average, be classified as more avoidant than U.S.children in the Strange Situation:

The two theoretical dimensions used to assess attachment in addition to the four attachment types are:

Babies who are able to explore novel environments, are minimally disturbed by brief separations from their parents, and are quickly comforted by their parents when they return have a:

The phase of attachment that is characterized by recognition of familiar people:

The phase of attachment that is characterized by children understanding parents' needs:

An infant's attachment to one special person, usually the mother, emerges by:

Reasons the Strange Situation reveals cultural differences in the proportion of children exhibiting a secure attachment include the following:

Which alternative to the Strange Situation provides as output the same four-category classification of secure, insecure-ambivalent, insecure-avoidant, and insecure-disorganized:

Differences between fathers and mothers include:

A study of infant attachment among 60 two-parent working-class families in Scotland found that the number of infants who formed a specific attachment to their mother during the first year of life was:

A study of infant attachment among 60 two-parent working-class families in Scotland found that the number of infants who formed a secondary attachment to their father during the first 18 months of life was:

Babies who tend to become very upset at the departure of the mother and exhibit inconsistent behaviors upon the mothers return (e.g., seeking contact with the mother and then angrily pushing her away) have:

Babies who seem not to be bothered by their mother's brief absences but turn away, increase distance, or pay her no attention when she returns, and sometimes become visibly upset have:

A scenario in which parent and child are separated and reunited so that investigators can assess the nature and quality of the parent infant attachment relationship:

The phase of attachment that is characterized by separation protest and intentional communication:

A study of infant attachment among 60 two-parent working-class families in Scotland found that the number of infants who formed a secondary attachment to a grandparent during the first 18 months of life was:

Fathers:

An infant's distress reaction to being separated from the attachment object, usually the mother, which typically peaks at about 15 months of age:

Babies who look dazed, freeze in the middle of their movements, or engage in repetitive behaviors when reunited with the mothers after a brief separation have: