Social Development in Children

28 Questions

What did the Harlow studies reveal about the young monkeys' behavior?

They preferred the wire mother for food.

What is the purpose of the strange situation test created by Mary D. Salter Ainsworth?

To study the development of attachment in infants.

What behavior is characteristic of a child with an avoidant attachment style?

Avoids or ignores the mother's presence.

In the strange situation test, how does a child with a secure attachment style behave?

Is extremely distressed when the parent leaves and clings upon return.

What is a common characteristic of children with a disorganized attachment style?

They rush to the caregiver but then avoid them.

What is the significance of having a secure base for infants according to the text?

It helps infants feel safe and gain confidence to explore.

Why did young monkeys prefer the warm terry-cloth mother in the Harlow studies?

Because it provided comfort despite not offering food.

What is a distinguishing feature of children with an ambivalent attachment style?

They are extremely distressed when separated from their caregiver.

What distinguishes children with a disorganized attachment style in their behavior?

Their responses vary and they lack a consistent way of dealing with stress.

According to the passage, what is the primary factor that enables children to develop crucial social skills?

Remarkable increases in cognitive ability

Which of the following best defines the term 'attachment' as used in the passage?

The emotional bonds that we develop with those we feel closest to

According to the passage, what was the prevailing belief among psychologists in the 1930s regarding children raised in institutions?

They would develop normally if provided with proper nourishment

Based on the studies by John Bowlby and others mentioned in the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding children raised in institutions?

They were generally unmotivated and emotionally slow

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a crucial social skill that children develop?

Developing language skills

Which of the following statements best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

Children develop crucial social skills through remarkable increases in cognitive ability and the formation of emotional bonds.

According to the passage, what role does the quality of attachment play in a child's development?

It determines the child's ability to thrive physically and psychologically.

Based on the information in the passage, which of the following statements is true regarding the development of social skills?

Social skills are developed through a combination of cognitive and emotional factors.

Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the information in the passage?

Cognitive ability is the only factor contributing to social skill development.

According to the passage, what was the primary reason for the misconception among psychologists in the 1930s regarding child development in institutions?

Overemphasis on the role of proper nourishment and physical care.

What is a factor that can influence attachment behavior in children?

Temperament

Which aspect is mentioned as playing a role in attachment in the text?

Child's irritability level

Attachment behavior is affected by an interplay of which two types of influences according to the text?

Biological and environmental influences

What proportion of children is relatively constant in each attachment category across different cultures?

Moderate proportion

Which research finding contradicts the existence of substantial cultural differences in attachment styles?

Proportion of children in each attachment category is constant across cultures

What characteristic could describe a child who is difficult to console, according to the text?

Irritable

In attachment research, what term refers to the innate personality characteristics of infants?