Influence of early attachment on later relationships Flashcards
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What is the internal working model ?
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The IWM is a mental representation we all carry with us of our attachment primary giver.
2
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What did Bowlby suggest about the IWM ?
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He suggested that a child having their first relationship with their primary attachment figure forms a mental representation of this relationship. It acts as a template for for future relationships.
3
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Why is the quality of the child’s first attachment crucial ?
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Because this template will powerfully affect the nature of their future relationships.
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