Attachement Flashcards
attachment
emotional bond you feel about someone over space and time, strong affectional tie that binds you to an intimate companion
attachment theory
biologically predisposed to develop an attachment to our caregivers, which helps us survive.
internal working model
cognitive representation of themselves and other people guide processing of social info
strange situation
how well are infants attached to primary caregiver? tested by them leaving them.
seperation anxiety
peaks 14-18mo, baby becomes scared when abandoned
insecure resistant
resistant-ambivalent: clingy & stays close to their caregiver. not easily comforted by strangers and resist comfort from caregiver
insecure-avoidant
children don’t care for their caregiver & even avoid their parent
insecure-disorganized attachment
these kids have no consistent way of coping w/ situation
parental sensitivity
contributes to the security of attachment, learn to give the right amount of attention and care
attachment after infancy
high quality day-care helps secure attachment, quality of parenting affects affects development