emotional development-lifespan

Question 1

how are attachments importance for emotional development in infancy

Answer 1

1. bowlby~ infants have an inbuilt need to form attachments with carer.
2. infants secured attachments grow emotional resources later in life
   ~ without security reduced ability to cope with stress

Question 2

how is attachment important in early childhood for emotional development

Answer 2

1. understanding self and others~ use imagination to understand social roles, leads to self-concept.
2. relationships with family members influence if child feels valued, self-worth.
3. children can have confidence or sense of failure or inferiority

Question 3

how does attachment effect adolescence in emotional development

Answer 3

1. through identity~ adolescence need a secure self-concept, clear understanding and identity to feel secure
2. this is through working with others, sexual attachment
3. stressful time~ self-esteem depend of identity

Question 4

how is emotional development important in early and middle adulthood

Answer 4

~ intimacy is important for the individuals self-esteem
~ influenced by lifestyle such as job, marital status
~ self-image effected by personal appearance/ others see you.
~ learn to cope with emotional attachments to a sexual partner
~ not self- centered/ defensive