Attachment Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 main styles of attachment?
A
- Secure
- Insecure ambivalent
- Insecure avoidant
- Disruptive
2
Q
Describe secure attachment
A
Distressed when mother leaves, avoidant of stranger, happy when mum returns and uses mum as a safe base to explore their environment.
3
Q
Describe insecure ambivalent attachment
A
Distressed when mother leaves, avoids stranger, shows fear, child resists contact when mum returns
4
Q
Describe avoidant attachment
A
No sign of distress when mother leaves, OK with stranger and plays normally when stranger is present. Shows little interest when mother returns.
5
Q
What is the definition of attunement?
A
The process between caregiver and infant where they are able to tune in to each other’s physical and emotional states.
6
Q
What are some signs of disordered attachment?
A
- Behavioural signs
- Cognitive functioning
- Emotional functioning
- Social functioning
- Physical aspects
