Emotional Development

Question 1

What are Bowlby’s 4 stages of attachment formation?

Answer 1

1. Indiscriminate Social Responsiveness (birth to 2 months)
2. Discriminating Sociability (2 through 6–7 months)
3. Attachments (7–24 months)
4. Reciprocal Relationships (24–30 months and onward)

Question 2

Attachment in ADULTS - what are characteristics of INSECURELY attached adults? (3ish)

Answer 2

1. Hesitant about intimate relationships
2. Tend to date/marry OTHER people who are the same
3. Negative internal working model??

Question 3

Attachment in ADULTS - what are characteristics of SECURELY attached adults? (3)

Answer 3

1. Seek closeness + intimate relationships
2. Form secure attachment with their kids
3. GOOD internal working model - I DESERVE HAPPINESS AND TO BE TREATED WELL

Question 4

What % of adults are SECURELY attached?

Answer 4

65%