Attachment and Parenting

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According to attachment theory, when caregivers are attuned to their children's needs and provide safety and security, they become a secure base for children to explore the world. This facilitates psychological adjustment and learning. Who is the key attachment theorist?

Sigmund Freud

Erik Erikson

John Bowlby (correct)

Mary Ainsworth

What is the purpose of the Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) developed by Mary Ainsworth?

To measure social skills in children

To measure cognitive development in infants

To measure attachment in infants aged 12-20 months (correct)

To measure emotional regulation in children

How does attachment behavior differ from love and bonding?

Attachment behavior is a result of cognitive development

Attachment behavior is unrelated to love and bonding (correct)

Attachment behavior is a form of love and bonding

Attachment behavior is only observed in infants

What are the types of attachment patterns classified in the Strange Situation Procedure?

Secure, Anxious, Avoidant, Disorganized Signup and view all the answers

What happens when children are faced with threat according to attachment theory?

They seek proximity with their caregivers and receive comfort Signup and view all the answers

What is the gold standard measure of assessment in infancy for attachment?

The Strange Situation Procedure (SSP) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT associated with secure attachment in childhood?

Lower levels of competence in social relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the most strongly associated with psychopathology?

Disorganised attachment Signup and view all the answers

According to Bowlby, can attachment change and improve throughout child development?

Yes, attachment can change and improve Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for facilitating attachment intervention?

Authoritarian parenting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT aligned with the psychological literature regarding attachment theory?

Permissive parenting Signup and view all the answers

What did research find regarding sleep interventions and attachment?

Sleep interventions have no consequences for attachment Signup and view all the answers

According to research, is it significant for a child's attachment if they are not responded to or responded to less overnight?

No, it does not affect a child's attachment Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential effect of time out on a child's attachment?

Time out can promote attachment Signup and view all the answers

What should be communicated to a child during a time out?

You are loved Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key factors in the effective use of time out?

Parent behavior that promotes attachment Signup and view all the answers

When should a time out end?

When the child is calm Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before using time out?

Providing emotional and behavioral regulation support Signup and view all the answers

What should time out be used for?

Only for behavior that produces a desired outcome for the child Signup and view all the answers

How should time out be applied in a family/household?

It should be applied equally and fairly Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Attachment Theory

Caregivers who are attuned to their children's needs and provide safety and security become a secure base for children to explore the world, facilitating psychological adjustment and learning.

Key Attachment Theorists

The key attachment theorist is not specified in the text, but it is implied to be John Bowlby.

Strange Situation Procedure (SSP)

The SSP was developed by Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment patterns in children.
The purpose of the SSP is to classify attachment patterns in children.

Attachment Behavior vs. Love and Bonding

Attachment behavior differs from love and bonding.

Types of Attachment Patterns

The SSP classifies attachment patterns into different types.

Attachment in Threatening Situations

When children are faced with threat, they use their caregivers as a safe haven to return to.

Assessing Attachment in Infancy

The gold standard measure of assessment in infancy for attachment is not specified in the text.

Secure Attachment in Childhood

One of the options not associated with secure attachment in childhood is not specified in the text.

Psychopathology and Attachment

Insecure attachment is most strongly associated with psychopathology.

Changing Attachment Patterns

According to Bowlby, attachment can change and improve throughout child development.

Facilitating Attachment Intervention

One of the strategies not commonly used for facilitating attachment intervention is not specified in the text.

Misconceptions About Attachment Theory

One of the statements not aligned with the psychological literature regarding attachment theory is not specified in the text.

Sleep Interventions and Attachment

Research found that sleep interventions can impact attachment.

Overnight Responsiveness and Attachment

Research found that it is significant for a child's attachment if they are not responded to or responded to less overnight.

Time Out and Attachment

The potential effect of time out on a child's attachment is negative.
A time out should communicate to the child that their behavior is not acceptable, but they are still loved and valued.
One key factor in the effective use of time out is not specified in the text.
A time out should end when the child has calmed down and is able to regulate their emotions.
Before using time out, caregivers should set clear boundaries and consequences.
Time out should be used to help children develop self-regulation skills and take responsibility for their actions.
Time out should be applied consistently and fairly in a family/household.

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