Amy's mother has been struggling with postpartum depression since Amy's birth one year ago. Given this situation, Amy is at risk for developing which type of attachment?
insecure avoidant
secure
insecure-resistant/ambivalent
disorganized
Question 2Recent research has indicated that once an infant has become securely attached to an adult
a healthy personality is expected throughout life.
no relationship problems will occur later on.
attachment status could change depending upon circumstances.
their attachment status never changes.
Question 3Emily and Ryan are 18-month-old twins. Their mother has been drinking heavily since her husband left her when the twins were 6 weeks old. Emily and Ryan are likely to develop which type of attachment?
insecure-avoidant
secure
insecure-resistant/avoidant
disorganized
Question 4Harry's mother left him for a few minutes. When she returned, Harry climbed into her lap and then resumed playing. Harry is probably a(n)
insecure child.
secure child.
abused child.
neglected child.
Question 5Dr. Berkowitz is doing research using the Strange Situation. He is attempting to measure
fear.
love.
attachment.
depth perception.
Question 6In the Strange Situation, a sign of insecure attachment might be
smiling at Mother when she returns to the room.
crying and not being comforted when Mother comes back.
seeking contact with Mother when reunited.
plays happily as long as Mother is present.
Question 7In the Strange Situation, a sign of secure attachment is
smiling at Mother when she returns to the room.
crying and not being comforted when Mother comes back.
ignoring Mother when she returns to the room.
being reluctant to leave Mother to play with new toys.
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