Lectures (Attachment) Flashcards
1
Q
When is temperament mostly set by?
A
Three months old
2
Q
What is the biological influence on attachment?
A
Serotonin transporters gene- HTTLPR
o 1 or 2 short alleles = mother influences attachment
- Also Hypersensitive amygdala
o 2 long alleles = secure attachment no matter what!
- Also resistant to depression throughout life
3
Q
Why does mother-child attachment continue in close adult relationships?
A
Child creates internal working models of how attachment works
