Attachment Theory

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According to attachment theory, what is the most important tenet for young children's social and emotional development?

  • Developing relationships with multiple caregivers
  • Being independent from caregivers
  • Having no attachment to caregivers
  • Having consistent caregivers (correct)

What does infant behavior associated with attachment primarily involve?

  • Ignoring the attachment figure
  • Avoiding social interactions with caregivers
  • Seeking independence from caregivers
  • Seeking proximity to an attachment figure in stressful situations (correct)

When do children begin to use attachment figures as a secure base to explore from and return to?

  • After the age of two
  • During the first six months
  • During the period from about six months to two years of age (correct)
  • From birth

What do parental responses lead to according to attachment theory?

<p>Development of patterns of attachment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to attachment theory, what is the role of a primary caregiver in a child's development?

<p>To provide social and emotional support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does attachment behavior primarily occur in infants?

<p>During stressful situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What age range does the period of attachment typically occur in children?

<p>6 months to 2 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do consistent and sensitive caregivers lead to in attachment theory?

<p>Development of attachment patterns (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do parental responses in attachment theory lead to?

<p>Development of internal working models (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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