L12 - Influence of Early Attachment on Adult Relationships

Question 1

What things did the quiz ask?

Answer 1

Relationship with parents (identify attachment style)
Current relationship experiences (identify current attachment style)
Attitudes towards love (internal working model)

Question 2

What % were classified as secure?

Answer 2

56%

Question 3

What % were classified as insecure-avoidant?

Answer 3

25%

Question 4

What % were classified insecure-resistant?

Answer 4

19%

Question 5

A positive correlation between adult attachment style and love experiences was found bc?

Answer 5

Securely attached described love experiences as happy, trusting, and friendly
Could accept partner despite faults

Question 6

How long did relationships last on average for each attachment type?

Answer 6

Secure - 10 years
IA - 6 years
IR - 5 years

Question 7

What relationship was found between attitudes and attachment style?

Answer 7

Positive - securely attached more likely to have a positive internal working model

Question 8

Why is the study unreliable (-)?

Answer 8

Study assessed infant attachment style and adult relationships
27 samples reviewed
Correlations varied, lowest was 0.1

Question 9

Disadvantage of finding a correlation (-)?

Answer 9

Can’t determine cause and effect

Could be an unknown third variable affecting adult relationships e.g. temperament

Question 10

Disadvantage relating to recollection of early memories (-)?

Answer 10

They may be inaccurate due to being so early on

Study may be invalidated