Quiz: Attachment styles
This study material covers attachment styles in psychology, highlighting key terms, definitions, and concepts related to developmental psychology.
Quiz(14 questions)
1. Which attachment style is characterized by a strong fear of abandonment?
Terms in this Study Set(18)
What is attachment style?
A psychological model describing how individuals form emotional bonds, typically influenced by early relationships.
Secure attachment characteristics
Trust, comfort with intimacy, and a healthy balance of dependence and independence.
Question: What is anxious attachment?
A style marked by fear of abandonment and excessive need for approval.
Difference between secure and avoidant attachment
Secure individuals are comfortable with intimacy; avoidant individuals tend to distance themselves.
Question: What is avoidant attachment?
A style characterized by emotional distance, reluctance to rely on others, and self-sufficiency.
True or false: Anxious attachment leads to stable relationships.
False, because it often results in clinginess and relationship anxiety.
Fill in the blank: ____ attachment leads to fear of abandonment.
Anxious
Question: What is disorganized attachment?
A style marked by confusion in relationships, often stemming from trauma or inconsistent caregiving.
Characteristics of avoidant attachment
Emotional distance, discomfort with closeness, and a preference for independence.
True or false: Secure attachment develops from reliable caregiving.
True, because consistent support fosters a sense of safety.
Comparison: Anxious vs. Disorganized attachment
Anxious involves fear of abandonment; disorganized includes confusion and fear of caregivers.
Question: How does secure attachment impact adult relationships?
Promotes healthy communication, trust, and emotional intimacy.
What influences attachment styles?
Early relationships with caregivers, temperament, and environmental factors.
True or false: Attachment styles can change over time.
True, because new experiences can alter one's attachment style.
Question: What is the primary focus of attachment theory?
Understanding how early relationships shape emotional and social development.
Fill in the blank: Secure attachment fosters _____ in relationships.
Trust
Question: Why is understanding attachment styles important?
It helps in improving relationships and addressing emotional issues.
What is a common result of avoidant attachment?
Difficulty expressing emotions and reluctance to engage in close relationships.
Questions in this Study Set(14)
1. Which attachment style is characterized by a strong fear of abandonment?
2. What is NOT a characteristic of secure attachment?
3. Which attachment style tends to avoid emotional closeness?
4. How does disorganized attachment typically develop?
5. Which of the following is a result of secure attachment?
6. True or false: People with anxious attachment are often independent.
7. What is a key influence on an individual's attachment style?
8. Which attachment style can involve confusion about love?
9. True or false: Secure attachment can lead to difficulties in adult relationships.
10. Fill in the blank: An individual with ____ attachment may struggle with trust.
11. Which scenario best describes avoidant attachment?
12. Which attachment style is most likely to lead to healthy relationships?
13. True or false: Anxious attachment can lead to emotional dependency.
14. What is the main focus of attachment theory?
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