Bowlby's Attachment Styles Theory

Question 1

What are caregiver behaviors in a secure attachment style?

Answer 1

-Reacts quickly and positively to child’s needs
-Responsive to child’s needs

Question 2

What are child behaviors in a secure attachment style?

Answer 2

-Distressed when caregiver leaves
-Happy when caregiver returns
-Seek comfort from caregiver when scared or sad

Question 3

What are caregiver behaviors in an anxious-avoidant attachment style?

Answer 3

-Unresponsive, uncaring
-Dismissive

Question 4

What are child behaviors in an anxious-avoidant attachment style?

Answer 4

-No distress when caregiver leaves
-Does not acknowledge return of caregiver
-Does not seek or make contact with caregiver

Question 5

What are caregiver behaviors in an anxious-ambivalent attachment style?

Answer 5

Responds to child inconsistently

Question 6

What are child behaviors in an anxious-ambivalent attachment style?

Answer 6

-Distress when caregiver leaves
-Not comforted by return of caregiver

Question 7

What are caregiver behaviors in an anxious-disorganized attachment style?

Answer 7

-Abusive or neglectful
-Responds in frightening, or frightened ways

Question 8

What are child behaviors in an anxious-disorganized attachment style?

Answer 8

-No attaching behaviors
-Often appear dazed, confused, or apprehensive in presence of caregiver