Take this Quiz: A-Level Psychology: Attachment — Theories and Types | Zestly

Question 1

In the context of the learning theory of attachment, what is the primary mechanism by which an infant associates the caregiver with food?

Accepted Answer

Classical conditioning

Question 2

Which of the following are core components of John Bowlby's monotropic theory of attachment?

Accepted Answer

Social releasers

Question 3

In Ainsworth's Strange Situation, which behavior is characteristic of an infant classified as having an insecure-avoidant attachment?

Accepted Answer

Little to no reaction when the caregiver leaves or returns

Question 4

What is the primary finding of van Ijzendoorn and Kroonenberg's meta-analysis regarding cultural variations in attachment?

Answer

Attachment types are entirely culturally determined with no universal patterns

Answer

Secure attachment is rare in collectivist cultures compared to individualist ones

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Secure attachment is the most common type globally, but variations exist within and between cultures

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Insecure-resistant attachment is the dominant type in all studied countries

Question 5

According to Bowlby's 44 thieves study, what was the primary psychological consequence identified in the 'affectionless thieves'?

Answer

Development of a secure attachment style

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Enhanced cognitive abilities due to early independence

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Increased empathy toward victims

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Lack of guilt and inability to form meaningful relationships