According to Attachment Theory, What Are the Three Types of Attachment

question 53

Multiple Choice

According to attachment theory, what are the three types of attachment in children?

• A) anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and dependent
• B) anxious-ambivalent, avoidant, and secure
• C) anxious-ambivalent, dependent, and secure
• D) avoidant, dependent, and secure

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Definitions:

Behaviorist Theory

A theory that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned rather than on internal processes like thoughts and emotions.

Gender Development

The process by which individuals develop their gender identity, roles, and expressions, influenced by biological, social, and cultural factors.

Gender Role

A set of societal norms dictating the behaviors, interests, and attitudes that are considered appropriate for individuals based on their presumed sex.

Gender Schema

A cognitive framework that organizes information related to gender into categories, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with their social world.