⭐️ influence of early attachment on later relationships✅ Flashcards
what is the internal working model?
the first attachment that acts as a template that future attachments are based off bc it has great influence
what does good experience of attachment = ?
what happens if a child has a good first attachment?
good relationship expectation
the assume thats how all relationships should be so they seek functional relationships and behave functionally within them.
what does bad experience of attachment = ?
what happens if a child has a bad first attachment?
bad relationship expectations
they’ll struggle to form proper attachments and when they do they wont behave appropriately within them
what are secure infants more likely to do and not to do?
what type of attachment are bullies and victims likely to have?
more likely to form better friendships and less likely to bully
bully = insecure resistant victim = insecure avoidant
how does the IWM affect parenting?
ppl base parenting styles on their IWM so attachment type seems to be passed down through generations
which two psychologists looked into romantic relationships?
what did they do?
hazan and shaver
displayed a love quiz in an American newspaper and they received 620 replies
what were the 3 different aspects in the quiz?
1- current and most important relationships
2- general love experiences
3- attachment type
findings:
what were the percentages of ppts who identified as each type of attachment?
how was their attachment type reflected by their romantic relationships?
secure = 56%
insecure- avoidant= 25%
insecure - restent = 19%
secure respondents were more likely to have good and longer lasting romantic relationships
avoidant respondents tended top be jealous and fear intimacy
AO3:
❌3 weaknesses
❌ the influence of infant attachment on future relationships is exaggerated, over emphasising the risk leads to too much pessimism about ppl’s futures. ppl may start with nothing but be determined to make a change to that
❌issues with validity, issues with self report techniques: use interviews and questionnaires later on in life which increases chance of inaccurate recall. relies on ppl being honest with a realistic view of their own relationships … social desirability
❌ theoretical issues with the IWM, were not consciously aware the influence it has on us so we cant expect to get direct evidence through self report techniques.
