Attachment

Question 1

What does attachment mean?

Answer 1

Attachment refers to an emotional tie to another person.

In children, attachment can appear as a desire for physical closeness to a caregiver.

Question 2

What is the difference between secure and insecure attachment?

Answer 2

Children who are insecurely attached have learned that adults are not reliable, and do not trust easily. Children who are securely attached tend to: have less extreme reactions to stress. be more willing to try new things and to explore independently.

Question 3

What is Avoidant attachment?

Answer 3

When the child is seeming indifferent to the mother’s departure and return.

Question 4

What is Ambivalent attachment?

Answer 4

It is a form of insecure attachment characterized by inconsistent responses of the caregiver

Question 5

What is disorganized-disoriented attachment?

Answer 5

A relationship where the child loves and cares for the parent, but also fears them

Question 6

What can deprivation of attachment lead to?

Answer 6

If the child experiences severe, prolonged deprivation or abuse, he or she may:

have difficulty forming attachments.
have increased anxiety and depression
have lowered intelligence
show increased aggression