Early Attachment & Later Relationships - AO1

Question 1

Why is the IWM important in the formation of future relationships?

Answer 1

B/c it acts as a template of an expectation of what relationships should be like. This powerfully affects the nature of the future relationships

Question 2

How would type A behaviour manifest in future relationships?

Answer 2

They won’t get too involved or emotionally close to their partner - thus struggling to form relationships

Question 3

How would type C attachment manifest in future relationships?

Answer 3

They would be controlling or largely argumentative - so struggle to form relationships

Question 4

How does a ‘bad’ attachment style influence future relationships?

Answer 4

It means the child could struggle to form relationships or they might behave appropriately when they are in one

Question 5

Who conducted a study investigating how attachment type can predict bullying behaviour?

Answer 5

Wilson and Smith

Question 6

How did Wilson and Smith conduct their study into bullying behaviour?

Answer 6

Used a standard questionnaire for 196 children in London

Question 7

What were Wilson and Smiths findings in bullying behaviour?

Answer 7

Secure - unlikely to be involved
Insecure-Avoidant - Vicitms
Insecure-Resistant - Bullies

Question 8

Who conducted a study into the influence of attachment style on Romantic Relationships?

Answer 8

McCarthy

Question 9

How did McCarthy conduct his