Question 1

Attachment between infant and caregiver refers to:&#10;A) the infant clinging to the caregiver&#10;B) the infant maintaining proximity to the caregiver&#10;C) the infant recognizing the caregiver&#10;D) the infant smiling

Accepted Answer

Attachment between infant and caregiver refers to the infant maintaining proximity to the caregiver. This can involve physical touch or just being in the same vicinity as the caregiver. Clinging or smiling can be behaviors related to attachment, but they do not encompass the full definition. Recognizing the caregiver may also be a part of attachment, but it is not the primary characteristic.

Question 2

Attachments are usually made to:&#10;A) one person only&#10;B) the person who changes the baby's nappy&#10;C) someone who is interactive and responsive&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Attachments are usually made to someone who is interactive and responsive, meaning they engage in verbal and nonverbal communication with the person forming the attachment. It is not exclusive to one person or only the person who changes the baby's nappy, so options A and B are incorrect.

Question 3

The Strange Situation is:&#10;A) a method for assessing how well attached an individual infant is to the parent or caregiver&#10;B) a kind of language test&#10;C) an assessment for newly born babies&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The Strange Situation is a method for assessing how well attached an individual infant is to the parent or caregiver, developed by Mary Ainsworth. It is not a language test or an assessment for newborn babies.

Question 4

Type B babies are:&#10;A) characterized by avoidance of the mother in the reunion episodes&#10;B) characterized by actively seeking the mother and maintaining proximity&#10;C) characterized by resistant behaviour on reunion with the mother&#10;D) characterized by no clear pattern of behaviour on reunion

Accepted Answer

Type B babies, according to attachment theory, are securely attached and tend to actively seek the mother and maintain proximity upon reunion, showing comfort and trust in their caregiver's presence.

Question 5

Cross-cultural studies of attachment indicate that:&#10;A) in all societies infants become attached to their mothers in the same way&#10;B) in some societies most infants are avoidant&#10;C) there are many ways in whch the attachment relationship is expressed&#10;D) different patterns of child-rearing have no impact

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural studies have shown that while the attachment relationship is typically expressed through proximity-seeking behavior and social referencing, different cultures may have different expectations for the intensity and frequency of these behaviors. Additionally, there are cultural differences in the degree to which children's needs for autonomy and independence are emphasized, which can impact the attachment relationship. Therefore, there are many ways in which the attachment relationship can be expressed across cultures.

Question 6

The internal working model of relationships is&#10;A) a hypothetical construct&#10;B) a cognitive structure embodying the memories of everyday interactions with attachment figures&#10;C) an event script that guides the child's actions with attachment figures&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The internal working model of relationships encompasses all of the mentioned aspects: it is a hypothetical construct that represents a cognitive structure, embodying memories of interactions with attachment figures, and acts as an event script guiding the child's actions in relationships.

Deck 3: Attachment