Human Growth and Development CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to John Bowlby's attachment theory, what is the primary function of a child's attachment figure?

To provide security and stability
To help the child learn to communicate
To shape the child's moral compass
To build the child's academic skills

The correct answer is: To provide security and stability

John Bowlby's attachment theory states that a child's primary attachment figure serves as a source of security and stability. This figure provides a sense of safety and comfort to the child, as well as meets their physical and emotional needs. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not align with the primary function of a child's attachment figure according to Bowlby's theory. The attachment figure is not solely responsible for the child's learning to communicate, shaping their moral compass, or building their academic skills. These tasks may be important aspects of a child's development, but they are not the primary function of their attachment figure in Bowlby's theory.