Learning Aim A Emotional development

Question 1

Define self concept

Answer 1

Combination of self esteem and self image, a collection of belief’s about ourselves

Question 2

Define self image

Answer 2

How an individual sees themselves and how they think they are seen by others

Question 3

Define self esteem

Answer 3

How an individual feels about themselves

Question 4

Factors which affect self esteem and image

Answer 4

• Supportive family more likely to have better self esteem and image
• Culture and religion
• Sexual orientation

Question 5

Define attachment

Answer 5

The bond between children and their primary caregiver (usually parent)

Question 6

Bowlby’s theory of attachment

Answer 6

• The idea that children are biologically pre- programmed to form attachments and infancy is the key time for this
• Attachment to primary caregiver acts as a model for future attachments
• Disruption to attachment at infancy can have negative effect on development

Question 7

Causes of disruption to attachment

Answer 7

Post natal depression
Disability
Premature birth

Question 8

Effects of disruption to attachment

Answer 8

• Anxiety
• Difficulty forming relationships
• Struggles to form attachment with own child

Question 9

Secure attachment (Ainsworth strange situation)

Answer 9

Child upset when separated from main carer but content with stranger when main carer present

Question 10

Insecure/ avoidant attachment

Answer 10

Main carer is not always there for child
Child not affected by absence of main carer and explores environment
Happy to go to stranger

Question 11

Insecure/ resistant

Answer 11

Main carer inconsistent of meeting child’s needs
Child upset when main carer leaves but doesn’t welcome them when they return
Shows anxiety and insecurity