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What behavioral trait is most commonly associated with securely attached preschool and school-age children?
Which of the following outcomes is directly associated with insecure or disorganized attachment in children?
During adolescence, securely attached individuals are more likely to exhibit which of the following characteristics?
What is a common result of insecure attachment in school-age children regarding their social interactions?
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What emotional or behavioral challenge is more likely to occur in children with disorganized attachment?
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Study Notes
Secure Attachment in Childhood
- Securely attached preschool and school-aged children are more curious, empathetic, and self-confident.
- Securely attached children have positive peer interactions and close friendships.
Secure Attachment in Adolescence
- Securely attached adolescents are more socially competent and better at forming and maintaining friendships.
- Securely attached adolescents function well within social groups.
- Securely attached adolescents have stronger emotional health and self-esteem.
Insecure and Disorganized Attachment
- Insecure and disorganized attachment is associated with heightened physiological reactivity and maladaptive responses to interpersonal stressors, including elevated cortisol levels.
- Insecure and disorganized attachment is associated with less positive and more negative affect.
- Children with insecure and disorganized attachment have poorer emotional regulation and lower social competence.
- Insecure and disorganized attachment is associated with increased rates of antisocial behaviors, depression, and anxiety.
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Description
Explore the impact of secure and insecure attachment styles on emotional health and social competence from childhood through adolescence. This quiz covers key characteristics of attachment styles and their implications for relationships and emotional development.
