Introduction

Question 1

What makes it important that attachment has been evolved and why?

Answer 1

Attachment is important in increasing the likelihood of infant survival, as human babies are born helpless, and would not survive without someone to attach to

Question 2

Define attachment

Answer 2

An emotional bond between two people that leads to proximity-seeking behaviour and lasts over time.

Question 3

What are the four type of being that psychologists have studied to see how attachment forms?

Answer 3

Babies, infants, adults, animals

Question 4

What are the three behaviours associated with attachment?

Answer 4

Proximity seeking behaviour
Separation distress
Secure-base behaviour

Question 5

Define proximity seeking behaviour

Answer 5

The two people will seek each other out and try to stay physically close

Question 6

Define separation distress

Answer 6

People show signs of distress when they are separated

Question 7

Define secure-base behaviour and provide an example.

Answer 7

This is an almost reaffirmation of the attachment for a sense of security
E.g infants keep going back to their mum/dad for a hug before going to play again

Question 8

What are the two key concepts to attachment?

Answer 8

-babies form a main primary attachment before all others
-most form bonds with mothers, however in UK 10% are to the fathers.

Question 9

What does PCG stand for?

Answer 9

Primary care giver

Question 10

What does PAF stand for?

Answer 10

Primary attachment figure

Question 11

What is the difference between primary Care giver (PCG) and primary attachment figure (PAF)?

Answer 11

PCG - this is the person that cares for the baby the most
However,
PAF - this is the person the baby/ child is most attached to
They are usually the same person but not always.