Attachment in childhood: theory and application Flashcards
What did Bowlby believe about chidlren to do with the attachment theory?
Bowlby believed that children are born with a biologically programmed tendency to seek and remain close to attachment figures.
What is the care-seeking (attachment) system of Bowlby’s attachment theory?
The instinct to seek proximity to a specific person who will comfort, protect, and/or organise one’s feelings. The function of attachment, care-seeking behavior is comfort and protection
What is the caregiving system (bonding) of Bowlby’s attachment theory?
The instinct to monitor a specific person and to comfort, protect, and/organise their feelings when necessary
What is the exploration system of Bowlby’s attachment theory?
The instinct to follow one’s innate curiosity and desire for mastery when its safe to do so. The function of the exploration system is learning and mastery
In the circle of security, the caregiver needs to consistently provide both a…
- secure base - from which child can venture and explore the world
- safe haven - into which they can come for comfort and protection
(balance of comfort and protection and confidence and encouragement)
What is meant by a cue?
showing a need
What is meant by a miscue?
hiding a need
What is the circle of security pattern for children with insecure anxious resistant attachment?
It is a pattern of discomfort with exploration. If parents are uncomfortable the child is uncomfortable.
- miscueing and responses to parents needs
What is the circle of security pattern for children with insecure anxious-avoidant attachment?
It is a pattern of discomfort with comfort/protection (secure base). Child acts like they need to explore when they want comfort/protection
- miscueing and responding to parents needs
What is the circle of security pattern for children with disorganised attachment?
child does not know what to do and they are afraid of the person they need to turn to - learn to not turn to us for help
