Attachment

Question 1

Bowlby’s phases of attachment

Answer 1

• signals to any adult
• 5-7 months; few specific people
• 7-9 months; close proximity
• goal-corrected partnership
• through IWM becomes attachment, maintained through trust and affection

Question 2

Svanberry

Answer 2

• attachment = bond between mother and child

- central for well-being

Question 3

Dallos 2006

Answer 3

• interactive system
• child is safe
• experiences threat
• seeks proximity from mother
• reassures and comforts
• returns to feeling safe

Question 4

Mare 1985

Answer 4

• disorganised attachment type; conflicting behaviour

Question 5

Oppenheim 1988

Answer 5

• secure attachment at 12 months

- better curiosity, problem solving, social confidence, empathy, independence

Question 6

Kochanska 2001

Answer 6

• longitudinal study
• lab environment
• reactions to emotions
• avoidant = fearful
• resistant = less joyful
• disorganised = angry
• secure = dealt well