Question 1

Consistency in caregivers responses to children's cues is linked to

Accepted Answer

Consistency in caregivers' responses helps children predict and understand their environment, leading to the development of trust. This is foundational in attachment theory, where a secure base is crucial for a child's emotional and social development.

Question 2

Which of the following would John Bowlby consider to be an adaptive parental behavior?

Accepted Answer

John Bowlby's attachment theory emphasizes the importance of a secure base and responsive caregiving for healthy child development. Responding to a child's behavior cues with a smile is an example of sensitive and responsive interaction, which Bowlby would consider adaptive because it fosters a secure attachment between the child and caregiver.

Question 3

How do the text authors describe the two-way connection between caregiver and child?

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The authors describe the two-way connection between caregiver and child as "a unique, evolutionary-based motivational system," emphasizing its foundational role in human development and survival.

Question 4

How do we feel when our basic needs for love, affection, and belongingness are not met?

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Question 5

Relationship problems, emotional disorders, and conduct problems have all been identified as some of the long-term consequences of what type of attachment?

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Insecure attachment in early life can lead to various issues in later stages, including relationship problems, emotional disorders, and conduct problems. This is because insecure attachment can affect an individual's ability to form healthy relationships and manage emotions effectively.

Question 6

Children who passively or actively demonstrate hostility toward the caregiver while simultaneously wanting to be held and comforted are demonstrating what pattern of attachment?

Accepted Answer

This behavior is characteristic of the insecure-resistant/ambivalent attachment style, where children show a mix of resistance to and dependence on the caregiver, often appearing anxious and ambivalent about the caregiver's response.

Question 7

Which of the following is one of the four patterns of attachment identified by Ainsworth?

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Insecure-avoidant is one of the four patterns of attachment identified by Mary Ainsworth through her research, known as the Strange Situation Classification. The other three are secure attachment, insecure-resistant (or ambivalent), and disorganized/disoriented.

Question 8

With regard to the classification system proposed by Hazan and Shaver, in which category do interviewees express being comfortable depending on others, and comfort in having others depend on them?

Accepted Answer

The classification system proposed by Hazan and Shaver identifies the "Secure" attachment style as one where individuals express comfort in depending on others and having others depend on them, reflecting a healthy balance of intimacy and independence.

Question 9

In the "Strange Situation" assessment,

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The "Strange Situation" assessment, developed by psychologist Mary Ainsworth, involves exposing a child to a series of novel situations, including separations and reunions with their caregiver, to assess the quality of their attachment.

Question 10

When parents are inconsistent in their responses to children, this is associated with children's

Accepted Answer

Inconsistency in parental responses can lead to children feeling frustrated because they cannot predict or understand the consequences of their actions, leading to confusion and frustration.

Question 11

Which of the following are two of the necessary components of flourishing relationships?

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Question 12

What is a possible reason why Western concepts of attachment may not apply in collectivist cultures, according to your textbook?

Accepted Answer

In collectivist cultures, the meaning and implications of parental absence and other factors can differ significantly from those in Western cultures, affecting attachment interpretations.

Question 13

When does the attachment process begin?

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The attachment process begins during the first moments of an infant's life as they start forming bonds with their caregivers.

Question 14

Little Susie is having difficulty cooperating with others and regulating her moods. What pattern of attachment might Susie be demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

Insecure attachment often manifests in difficulties with cooperation and mood regulation, as it reflects a pattern where individuals have not developed a stable and trusting relationship with their caregivers, leading to challenges in emotional regulation and social interactions.

Question 15

What pattern of attachment is characterized by a balance between exploration of the environment and contact with the caregiver?

Accepted Answer

Secure attachment is characterized by a balance between exploration and seeking comfort from a caregiver when distressed. Children with secure attachment feel safe to explore their environment, knowing they can return to their caregiver for support when needed.

Question 16

How many times is the caregiver removed and reintroduced into the novel situation created by Mary Ainsworth?

Accepted Answer

In Mary Ainsworth's "Strange Situation" procedure, the caregiver is removed and reintroduced twice to observe the child's reactions to separation and reunion.

Question 17

What is the name of the classic behavioral assessment strategy designed by Mary Ainsworth?

Accepted Answer

The "Strange Situation" is a classic behavioral assessment strategy designed by Mary Ainsworth to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and child.

Question 18

With regard to the classification system proposed by Main and Goldwyn, which category results in an interview that is not coherent and where representations of the history are unsupported or contradicted?

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Question 19

Adaptive and maladaptive parental behaviors lead to the development of what?

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Adaptive and maladaptive parental behaviors are crucial in the development of an "attachment system" in children, influencing how they form and maintain emotional bonds with others.

Question 20

With regard to the classification system proposed by Hazan and Shaver, which category corresponds to the interviewee expressing a desire to feel independent and self-sufficient?

Accepted Answer

The dismissing attachment style is characterized by a strong desire for independence and self-sufficiency, often avoiding closeness and emotional intimacy.

Quiz 12: Attachment, Love, and Flourishing Relationships