Question 1

One of the reasons it is difficult to diagnosis attachment disorders in adolescents is that behaviors:

Accepted Answer

Behaviors exhibited by adolescents may be influenced by multiple factors, including but not limited to attachment issues. This makes it difficult to diagnose attachment disorders based solely on observed behaviors. Other factors such as peer pressure, stress, and mental health issues can also contribute to similar behaviors, which further complicates diagnosis. A comprehensive evaluation is needed to identify the root causes of the observed behaviors.

Question 2

The authors of the text would likely endorse which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

According to the authors of the text,attachment is based on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

According to the text, attachment is based on both parental variables and child variables, as well as a cumulative effect of multiple factors. Therefore, choosing option D ("all of these factors") is the best choice.

Question 4

Tyler is a typically developing 11-month-old.According to research,by his first birthday he should have accomplished all of the following tasks related to attachment EXCEPT:

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Question 5

Children with disordered patterns of attachment are more likely to be bullies than to be victims of bullying.

Accepted Answer

Children with disordered patterns of attachment are more likely to be victims of bullying rather than bullies, as their difficulties in forming secure attachments can make them more vulnerable to being targeted by bullies.

Question 6

Reactive attachment disorder is the most common type of attachment problem seen in young children.

Accepted Answer

Reactive attachment disorder is relatively rare compared to other attachment issues or problems in young children, such as insecure attachment.

Question 7

Maggie's mother has been hospitalized for several months to treat her drug addiction.Because of her unavailability for parenting,young Maggie has been in day care environments in which she was maltreated by caregivers and older children.Maggie now engages in stereotyped movements and often looks afraid and apprehensive,which might be signs of disorganized attachment.

Accepted Answer

The description of Maggie's behavior suggests that she may have developed disorganized attachment, which is often seen in children who have experienced inconsistent or frightening caregiving experiences.

Question 8

Clinicians must consider "the past as it is active in the present" (Hirshberg,1993).This statement would indicate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The statement emphasizes the need for clinicians to understand how past experiences continue to affect the family's current functioning. It suggests that considering the past can provide insight into current difficulties and thus aid in developing effective treatment plans. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because it suggests that clinicians should ignore past experiences and only focus on the present reality. Option C is incorrect because it suggests that clinicians should avoid asking questions about past issues altogether. Option D is incorrect because it suggests that past difficulties do not have any impact on the family's present functioning, which is not always the case.

Question 9

According to the authors of the text,the development of an attachment relationship is second only to the ability to communicate in terms of a psychological achievement during late infancy.

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The answer of According to the authors of the text,the...

Question 10

The fact that infants in a variety of cultures demonstrate similar attachment patterns would support the __________ of attachment processes and behaviors.

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Question 11

Researchers at the state university are conducting research designed to create situations in which they can directly observe attachment patterns in young children.They may be basing their research on the __________ originally developed by Mary Ainsworth.

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Question 12

Assessment of attachment disorders usually includes interviews and direct observation.

Accepted Answer

Assessment of attachment disorders typically involves both interviews with caregivers and direct observation of the individual's interactions with others. This helps to gather information about the individual's attachment history, current behaviors, and social skills.

Question 13

Which of the following can be assumed from the discussion in the text?

Accepted Answer

The text implies that prevention of attachment disorders is important and more effective than treatment, as it discusses the importance of early intervention and addressing attachment issues before they become severe. The text does not suggest that treatment is straightforward or always successful, nor does it suggest that families seclude themselves from those who can help. The text also does not specifically mention removing a child from a disordered home environment as a common treatment for attachment disorders.

Question 14

Children who are diagnosed with __________ have almost always been in very adverse situations (e.g. ,abusive homes or institutions).

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Question 15

All of the following are caregiving factors related to the development of attachment disorders EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Intuitive caregiving is actually a positive factor that can promote healthy attachment development. It involves caregiver sensitivity and responsiveness to a child's needs, feelings, and cues. A, B, and D are all negative caregiving factors that can contribute to the development of attachment disorders. Inadequate care can lead to neglect or abandonment, inattentive caregiving can result in disengagement or lack of emotional connection, and intrusive care can cause fear or mistrust.

Question 16

Researchers have identified a specific and effective way to treat attachment disorders in young children.

Accepted Answer

While there are various therapeutic approaches aimed at treating attachment disorders in young children, such as attachment-based therapy, there is no single specific and universally effective way identified that works for all cases. Treatment often needs to be tailored to the individual child's needs.

Question 17

Children who are securely attached to a caregiver use that person as a source of security from which they can explore their world.This is known as a/n __________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Insecure patterns of attachment are synonymous with clinical disorders of childhood.

Accepted Answer

Insecure patterns of attachment are not synonymous with clinical disorders of childhood; they are patterns of relating to caregivers that can influence a child's development and behavior but do not constitute clinical disorders in themselves.

Question 19

Andrea,a 9-month-old infant,has experienced significant physical abuse at the hands of her mother's live-in boyfriend.Which of the following statements is likely to be true of Andrea?

Accepted Answer

Infants who experience significant abuse or neglect are at risk for developing reactive attachment disorder. While it is possible for some children who experience severe and ongoing abuse to develop disinhibited social engagement disorder, this is less common than reactive attachment disorder. It is also possible for children who experience abuse or neglect to develop depression as adults, but this outcome cannot be predicted with certainty at this early stage of development.

Question 20

The authors of the text would support the fact that human attachments are especially fragile and easily broken through a variety of parent,child,and caregiving factors.

Accepted Answer

The statement is too generalized and does not account for the complexity and resilience often found in human attachments, which can be strong and enduring despite challenges.

Quiz 6: Disorders of Attachment