Attachment Theory

Question 1

Theories of attachment stem from…

Answer 1

research by Bowlby

Question 2

In terms of celebrities, attachment theory suggests…

Answer 2

that children who didn’t form close attachments with their caregivers may later develop insecure attachments as adults

Question 3

Adults that are insecurely attached are more likely to…

Answer 3

be attached to celebrities

Question 4

In one sided relationships, there is little opportunity for…

Answer 4

rejection

Question 5

Evidence for

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Roberts (2007)

Question 6

Evidence against

Answer 6

McCutcheon et al (2006)

Question 7

Roberts date

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2007

Question 8

McCutcheon et al date

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2006

Question 9

Roberts (2007) method

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asked 200 students similar questions to McCutcheon et al (2002)

Question 10

Roberts (2007) findings

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found a positive correlation between insecurely attached individuals and frequently contacting celebrities

Question 11

McCutcheon et al method

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Asked 250 university students to complete questionnaires which examined their personality types and their views on celebrities

Question 12

McCutcheon et al results

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found no relationship between having an insecure attachment and forming parasocial relationships