CMH - Attachment

Question 1

When does a secure attachment develop?

Answer 1

When the caregiver responses sensitively to the baby’s signals and provides a safe base from which the infant can their environment.

Question 2

How does a secure attachment help a child?

Answer 2

Enables development of positive beliefs about oneself and others, is the foundation for all future relationships, helps development of self-regulation and protects against future adversity.

Question 3

When does an insecure attachment develop?

Answer 3

When a primary caregiver is insufficiently responsive and attuned to an infant’s signals

Question 4

What does an insecure attachment lead to?

Answer 4

Negative beliefs about oneself and others, hinders the development of self-regulation, leads to difficulty making reciprocal relationships and increases risk of mental health difficulties in later life.

Question 5

Bowlbly as well