Attachment Theory (Bowlby & Ainsworth) Flashcards
In Bowlby’s theory, what is the critical period and cause of attachment ?
critical period = 6mo - 3yrs
cause = social interactions
What behaviors show the strength of attachment?
preferences and proximity of familiar people
use familiar ppl as secure base
What is the pre-attachment (indiscriminate) attachment phase?
0-2 mo
no preference of people
reflexes & senses
What is the attachment in the making phase?
2-6mo
preference for familiar and responsive ppl
What is the clear-cut attachment phase?
6mo - 2 yrs
dependence & proximity of primary caregiver
stranger anxiety
separation anxiety
explore world through secure base (internalize attachment figure)
What age does separation anxiety occur and why?
6-7mo
prior to dev of object permanence (8 mo)
What is the goal-oriented partnership?
2-6yrs
mother as anchor
tolerance for parental absence
Abstract partner behavior?
more exploring = needs more contact & comfort when distressed
What behavior shows attachment and what is the reasoning for attachment?
Proximity seeking For survival
Who believed in contact comfort?
Harlow
What did bowling focus on?
Emotional quality of the home
Who focused on internal world of infant rathe than parental responses?
Klein
When does a clear attachment develop ?
6 months
When do babies show a preference for familiar and responsive people?
2-6 months
