Parent-Child Attachment Theories
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What is the primary basis for attachment according to Harlow & Zimmerman’s monkey studies?

  • Comfort and security (correct)
  • Physical touch
  • Exploration
  • Feeding
  • According to behaviorism, how do caregivers reinforce attachment with children?

  • By providing a model for all other relationships
  • By separating babies from mothers at birth
  • By offering rewards and punishments (correct)
  • By emphasizing physical touch
  • What do Harlow & Zimmerman's monkey studies suggest about the importance of physical comfort in attachment?

  • It only matters during times of stress
  • It is the primary basis for attachment (correct)
  • It is not necessary for attachment
  • It is secondary to feeding
  • Which theory emphasizes that attachment is related to our evolutionary history?

    <p>Ethological theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Harlow & Zimmerman's monkey studies, why did the baby monkeys run to the cloth 'mom' when stressed?

    <p>To seek comfort and security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Harlow & Zimmerman's monkey studies challenge the belief that feeding is the primary basis for attachment?

    <p>By demonstrating that monkeys prioritize physical touch over feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attachment category is characterized by children who display reduced exploration and high fear of strangers?

    <p>Anxious/resistant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the 'family system'?

    <p>Unidirectional relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parenting style is generally associated with the best cognitive and social outcomes for children?

    <p>Authoritative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key factor that makes authoritative parenting effective, according to the passage?

    <p>A balance of warmth/responsiveness and control/demandingness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secure attachment in the Strange Situation?

    <p>Treat strangers similarly to caregiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which attachment category is characterized by confused and contradictory behavior, as well as depressed affect?

    <p>Disorganized</p> Signup and view all the answers

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