Child Development - attachment

Question 1

Attachment Theory

John Bowlby

Answer 1

Early life experiences strongly influence later adult functioning and vulnerability to psychopathology

Question 2

Secure Attachment : Harlow’s Monkeys

Answer 2

1) Child’s self view, self in relation to others and social competence.
2) Emotional regulation ability eg. expression/recognition skills, avoiding anxiety and dealing with stress

Question 3

Stages In Attachment

Answer 3

0-2 months - pre attachment, evidence of transmittal auditory learning, mirroring expressions & feeding interactions
2-7 months - attachment in the making
7-24 months - clear cut Attachment
24 months+ - goal corrected partnership

Question 4

Minnesota Longitudinal Study

Answer 4

250 children from mothers in poverty
At 5 years, insecurely attached infants are more teacher reliant, socially isolated, often rated as passive frustratable

Question 5

Strange Situation (Ainsworth)

Answer 5

Types of Attachment (determined from Ainsworth experiment)

1) Secure - child stays close to mum/dad, upset by leaving and greets positively - shows separation anxiety
2) Avoidant - avoids contact with mum on reunion, okay when left alone with stranger.
3) Resistant - upset when mum leaves, difficult to console, seeks comfort and resists.
4) Disorganised – a mixture of insecure behaviours, appear confused.