Attachment Theory Quiz

<p>Secure attachment is the most prevalent style, with a significant percentage of the population experiencing it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The use of different assessment methods and research methodologies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being emotionally unavailable, unresponsive, and rejecting of the child's needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Childhood attachment styles serve as building blocks for adult attachment styles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adults are more likely to have a history of secure attachment styles, which makes them less anxious about separation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Caregiving is symmetrical and shared between partners in adulthood, unlike the asymmetrical caregiving dynamic in childhood. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relational object constancy is the ability to maintain a bond with someone even during physical separation, a characteristic of secure attachment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexuality is not a significant factor in child attachment, while it becomes an integrated part of the attachment and caregiving systems in adulthood. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often have a strong sense of independence and autonomy, even in relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>People with secure attachment styles are less likely to experience separation anxiety and can handle being apart from their partners more easily. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are more likely to experience relationship difficulties due to a lack of emotional regulation skills. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing and sustaining healthy emotional boundaries with others. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of positive role models for emotional regulation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A tendency to suppress or exaggerate their emotional responses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The capacity to maintain a consistent and positive mental representation of loved ones even when separated. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can significantly impact emotional regulation and relationship dynamics, but individuals can work to overcome these challenges. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Developing healthy coping mechanisms for managing difficult emotions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A consistent and reciprocal relationship that fosters emotional growth and security. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They struggle to trust others and worry about abandonment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They exhibit anxiety and clinginess, struggling to settle down. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being highly independent and self-sufficient. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inconsistent and unpredictable caregiving. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining a clear sense of personal boundaries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suppression of emotional needs and avoidance of vulnerability. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Withdrawing from the situation and shutting down emotionally. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parents with a history of unresolved trauma or losses. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The conflicting desires of a child with a disorganized attachment style. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appearing indifferent to their parent's presence or absence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lack of emotional support and responsiveness from their parents (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>20-40% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They experience intense emotional turmoil but hide their feelings to avoid rejection. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They freeze up and are unsure how to handle the situation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being emotionally distant and neglecting the child's emotional needs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may have difficulty forming close, intimate relationships and struggle to understand others' emotional needs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An environment where the child's emotional needs are consistently met with warmth and responsiveness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A lack of opportunities for social interaction with peers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Suppressing their emotional needs and acting as if they don't have any. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A type of attachment style characterized by comfort in exploring, ease around strangers, and distress at separation from caregivers.

An attachment style where children show little distress during separation and little interest in parents upon reunion.

Emotional discomfort experienced by a child when separated from their caregiver.

Physiological reactions in avoidant children that indicate stress, despite outward calmness.

How children learn to cope with unavailable or neglectful parents by developing avoidance behaviors.

A state in adulthood where individuals minimize their need for care and struggle to recognize others’ attachment cues.

Parenting styles that are cold or critical can lead children to develop avoidant attachment.

Spending too much time alone can lead children to develop avoidant attachment styles.

Elaborate worries about what could go wrong in a relationship.

Emotional instability causing confusion or dissociation.

The conflicting wish to share and connect with others.

Attachment style characterized by being protective, responsive, and attuned.

Characterized by being emotionally unavailable and distanced in relationships.

Attachment style marked by intrusive behaviors and acting from need for attention.

Characterized by fear or confusion regarding relationships.

Secure connections are crucial for survival and emotional well-being.

The ability of adults to maintain emotional bond with partners during separation.

Thoughts of a partner that help adults cope with separation.

Imagining reunions with partners to ease separation anxiety.

Symmetrical sharing of caregiving between adult partners.

Reliance on others for emotional support, viewed positively in secure attachments.

The ability to maintain emotional bonds even when separated from a loved one.

Understanding that loved ones exist independently while emotionally bonded.

A style of attachment where a child experiences conflicting emotions towards their caregiver, often due to the caregiver's unresolved trauma.

A scenario where a child's source of comfort also causes fear due to caregiver’s conflicting behaviors.

Simultaneous activation of opposing emotional systems, such as attachment and defense mechanisms.

When a caregiver becomes overwhelmed by emotions, affecting their ability to respond to a child's needs.

Life experiences that parents have not properly dealt with, impacting their parenting abilities.

Significant and unpredictable mood swings from a parent that create confusion in the child.

A reaction where a child becomes immobile or stunned in response to a frightening situation.

When a parent reacts too intensely or not at all to a child's emotional needs, causing fear or confusion.

An increased desire for a caretaker, often seen in anxious attachment.

A pattern where children exhibit clinginess and distress even with a parent's presence.

Parenting that alternates between being responsive and emotionally unavailable, causing confusion in the child.

A tendency to shut down or stonewall during disagreements.

Cues from others about their feelings and needs, often missed by those with avoidant tendencies.

Difficulty in committing to relationships, often with a desire for independence.

Challenges individuals face when shifting from solitude to social engagement.

A pattern characterized by anxiety about relationships and fear of abandonment.

The ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a healthy way.

Techniques used to calm oneself during emotional distress.

Developing emotional skills through interactions with attachment figures during childhood.