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The Strange Situation Experiment Attachment Theory

Quiz by Esther Russell

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  • Q1
    What did the Strange Situation Experiment aim to study?
    Personality types
    Attachment theory
    Socialization
    Cognitive development
    30s
  • Q2
    Who conducted the Strange Situation Experiment?
    John Bowlby
    Erik Erikson
    Mary Ainsworth
    Sigmund Freud
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is NOT one of the attachment styles identified in the Strange Situation Experiment?
    Independent
    Secure
    Anxious-Avoidant
    Anxious-Resistant
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the primary purpose of the Strange Situation Experiment?
    To analyze the impact of socialization on infants
    To determine personality traits in infants
    To measure cognitive abilities of infants
    To assess the quality of attachment between infants and their caregivers
    30s
  • Q5
    In the Strange Situation Experiment, what is the main variable that is manipulated?
    The behavior of the infant
    The location of the experiment
    The behavior of the caregiver
    The duration of the experiment
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following behaviors is characteristic of a securely attached infant in the Strange Situation Experiment?
    Seeking comfort and reassurance from the caregiver upon reunion
    Crying inconsolably and resisting contact upon reunion
    Displaying inconsistent and unpredictable behavior
    Avoiding eye contact with the caregiver throughout the experiment
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the Strange Situation Experiment primarily used to assess?
    Cognitive abilities
    Attachment patterns
    Motor skills
    Language development
    30s
  • Q8
    Which of the following best describes the procedure of the Strange Situation Experiment?
    A clinical interview assessing personality traits in infants
    A cross-cultural comparison of socialization practices
    A survey-based study examining infant cognitive development
    A controlled observation involving a series of separations and reunions between an infant and caregiver
    30s
  • Q9
    What are the three main behavioral categories used to assess infant attachment in the Strange Situation Experiment?
    Aggressive, passive, and assertive behaviors
    Exploratory, sensory, and emotional behaviors
    Proximity-seeking, contact-maintaining, and avoidance behaviors
    Motor, cognitive, and social behaviors
    30s

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