Attachment Flashcards
define attachment theory
child’s early relationship with the primary caregiver is predictor of future personality development
how do you assess an infant’s attachment?
stranger situation study on an infant aged 12-18 months
secure attachment findings on stranger situation study?
distressed when mother leaves
avoidant of stranger when alone, friendly with mother present
positive when mother returns
uses mother as safe base
ambivalent attachment findings on stranger situation study
infant shows distress when mother leaves
fear of stranger
resists mother on return
cries more and explores less
avoidant attachment findings on stranger situation study
no distress when mother leaves
plays with stranger
little interest when mother returns
comforted equally by mother and stranger
presentation of ambivalent attachment (type C)
low self-value finds others unreliable attention seeking insecure antisocial difficulty controlling emotions
presentation of avoidant attachment (type A)
sees self as unloved finds others controlling avoid intimacy lack empathy linked to hard drug use
define secure base
attachment figure provides safe space to explore the world from
define secure haven
attachment figure is a safe place to retreat to at times of danger or anxiety
define attunement
process between caregiver and infant where they are able to tune into each other’s physical and emotional states
symptoms of disordered attachment
impulsive aggressive animal cruelty learning disorders intense feelings mood swings lacks trust poor hygiene
causes of disrupted attachment
unplanned pregnancy considered termination post-natal depression neglect/abuse addiction trauma frequent moves poor parenting skills
