Attachment definitions

Question 1

attachment

Answer 1

enduring socio-emotional relationships between infants and their caregivers

Question 2

secure attachments

Answer 2

relationship in which infants have come to trust and depend on their mothers; i.e: child can be consoled when mom is present

Question 3

secure attachments leads to:

Answer 3

healthier relationship, more balanced lives, and the individuals ability to balance emotional states

Question 4

“strange situation”

Answer 4

research study; gave researchers a valid measuring tool for attachment

Question 5

insecure attachments

Question 6

avoidant attachment

Answer 6

(unattached) baby turns away from mother when reunited following a brief separation; avoid attachment of any kind, don’t care if mom is present or leaves

Question 7

resistant attachment

Answer 7

(overly attached) child resists being consoled, punish parent for leaving

Question 8

disorganized (disoriented)

Answer 8

child is in a state of confusion, do not know what’s going on till reunited with parent

Question 9

Insecure attachment can lead to:

Answer 9

• unhealthy
  -unbalance relationships
  -inability to bond with others emotionally
  -lower frustration tolerance
  -inability to trust others