bowlbys theory of attachment Flashcards
1
Q
what is innate programming
A
infants are born programmed to attach
adults are programmed to care for infants
2
Q
what are social releasers
A
anything that causes caregivers to respond to infant eg.crying,smiling
3
Q
what is monotropy
A
infants are programmed to respond to 1 caregiver similar to imprinting
4
Q
what is the critical period
A
3-6 months for attachments and if not formed will have trouble later in life
5
Q
what is the internal working model
A
-mental schema of what relationships are
-acts as a template for future relationships
-secure children develop a positive one
6
Q
what study supports this
A
hazan and shaver love quiz
-securely attached as infants had happy/loving relationships as adults
