Emotional Development And Attachment Flashcards
What is emotional development
- emotional development involves leaning what feeling are emotions are, understanding how and why they happen, recognising one’s on feelings and those of others, and developing effective ways of managing them
What is emotional literacy
the ability to recognise, understand and appropriately express emotions. It is essential for forming positive social relationships
What is empathy
the ability to identify with or understand another’s situation of feelings
What is attachment
a strong emotional connection between a child and their caregiver
What is self image
the way an individual sees themselves their mental image of themselves
What is self esteem
how a person feels about themselves, self worth or pride
What are the four theories of attachment
Deprivation
Privation
Separation anxiety
Internal working model
What is deprivation
denying deprived of a caregiver to whom an attachment already exists
What is privation
being deprived of the opportunity to form an attachment
What is separation anxiety
the fear and apprehension that infants experience when separated from their primary care giver
Meaning of internal working model
a mental representation of our relationship with our primary caregiver that becomes a template for future relationship
what are the social benefits of having friends
I think the values include: affection, sympathy, empathy, honesty, altruism, mutual understanding, and compassion, enjoyment of each other’s company, trust, and the ability to be oneself, express one’s feelings, and make mistakes without fear of judgment from the friend.
what is the effect of peer pressure on social development
The effects of such behaviours can decrease self-confidence, self-worth and distancing from family members and friends.
infancy emotional development 0-2 years
Bowlby argued that infants have an inbuilt need to form an attachment with a carer. salter Ainsworth et al argue that the quality of our early attachments influenced the assumptions we make about ourselves and others. infants who are securely attached with grow up with the emotional resources needed to cope with uncertainty in life.
infants who are insecurely attached may have a reduced ability to cope with stress and major life events
childhood emotional development
children use their imagination to begin to understand the social roles that other people play. children begin to imagine a me, an idea of self or self concept. relationships with other family members may influence whether a child feels valued or has a sense of self worth
the way a child gets on with teachers and friends may influence their self confidence
9-18 years adolescence emotional development
during adolescence, this sense of self continues to develop. an adolescent needs to develop a secure self concept. a person needs a clear understanding of identity in order to feel secure when working with other people or in order to make a loving sexual attachment
19-65 early and middle adulthood emotional development
in adulthood, an individuals self esteem is influenced by lifestyle such as their job or martial status. self image in affect by personal appearance and how others see you. individuals need to learn to cope with emotional attachment to a sexual partner
19-65 early and middle adulthood emotional development
in adulthood, an individuals self esteem is influenced by lifestyle such as their job or martial status. self image in affect by personal appearance and how others see you. individuals need to learn to cope with emotional attachment to a sexual partner
65+ later adulthood emotional development
older people need a secure sense of self to enable them to cope with the physical changes with ageing and death
what did bowlbly observe
he explored that children experienced separations anxiety, an intense distress. when separated from their mothers. according to bowlby, infants have a universal need to seek close proximity with their caregiver when under stress or feeling threatened
what do critics say
rutter argues that maternal deprivation in its self may not result in long term problems. he suggests that privation is far more damaging. privation happens when children have not had the opportunity to form attachments or have poor quality attachments causes by a lack of social or intellectual stimulation
why might attachment not go smoothly
prematurity - cant be picked up and help if in incubator
disability - if the parent or the baby have a disability it makes it harder for them to form an attachment as they will struggle with their feelings
emotional unavailability - parents may be drinking and smoking
seperation
State the here main types of Attachment based on Ainsworth
Secure
Insecure / avoidant
Insecure / resistant
Secure attachment according to ainsworth
The main carrer is aware of their child’s emotions. Children become upset when separated from their main cared but are content with strangers if the main cared is present
Insecure / avoidant according to ainsworth
The main cared is not always there for the child. The child into affect when separated from the main Cree and is content to investigate the environment without them. They are happy to go to a stranger to be pacified
Insecure / resistant according to ainsworth
The main farmer is inconsistent in meeting the needs of the child. The child becomes upset when the main cared leaned and is not eager to go to them on their return. The child displays anxiety and insecurity
Who was Schaffer and Emerson
Made a sequenced of attachment
asocial
Indiscriminate
Specific attachment
Multiple attachment
Explain AISM (each point)
-Asocial – respond indiscriminately to any stimuli
-Indiscriminate – Accept care from anyone
-Specific attachment - preference for a single attachment figure
-Multiple Attachment - increasingly independent and forms several attachments
0-3 months Schaffer and Emerson
A child will simply respond to anyone who meets their needs
3-7 months Schaffer and Emerson
Infants accept care from a range of people but favour care from their primary caregiver
7-9 months Schaffer
Children seek security from a primary caregiver (usually parent) and become upset when seperated from them. They are afraid of strangers
10 months Schaffer
A child form more attachments and start to be more independent
18 months Schaffer
They from multiple attachments
