Mrs Lanzack (Attachment)

Question 1

Critical Period: Bowlby suggested there’s a critical period during infancy when the attachment bond needs to form within _ to _ __________.

Internal Working Models: Infants develop mental _________________ of relationships based on early experiences, which influence future _______________.

Answer 1

3 - 6 months
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representations
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relationships / interactions

Question 2

Primary Attachment Figure: Emphasises the importance of a specific caregiver (often the mother) in forming the primary attachment.
Secure Base: The primary caregiver serves as a secure base from which the infant can explore the world and return for safety and comfort.

Question 3

what are social releasers?

Answer 3

Social releasers are like signals or cues that babies use to get attention or care from adults.
These signals can be things like a baby’s cry, a cute smile, or reaching out for someone.
They’re like little triggers that make adults want to help and take care of the baby.
These signals are super important because they help babies get the attention and care they need to grow and develop.

Question 4

What is continuity hypothesis?

Answer 4

idea that emotionally secure infants go on to be emotionallu secure, trusting and socially confident.

Question 5

How do attachments form?

1. Critical Period and Innate Drive for Attachment

_________ _______: Babies have a natural instinct to form attachments.
Critical Period: Around three to ___ months is a crucial time for attachment formation. Infants who miss this window might have trouble forming attachments _______ __ _____.
2. Determinants of Attachment

Role of ______________: Attachment is influenced by the caregiver’s ________________ rather than just fulfilling basic needs like providing food (as suggested by learning theorists).
3. Importance of Social Releasers

Definition: Social releasers are cues or behaviors like smiling or having a babyface that prompt caregiving responses from adults.

Attachment Development: Social releasers play a crucial role in fostering the bond between parent and infant, aiding in attachment formation.
4. Monotropy

Primary Attachment: Bowlby proposed the idea of _____________, where infants form one primary emotional bond. This bond is typically with the biological mother but can be with another caregiver.
Secondary Attachments: Infants also form additional attachments beyond the primary one, providing emotional support and contributing to healthy psychological and social development.

Answer 5

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Innate Drive
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later in life.
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sensitivity
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monotropy
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Question 6

Evaluation:

Rutter et al. says?

What is the continuity hypothesis?

Answer 6

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it should be called a sensitive period instead of a critical period because hje has conducted studies where children have formed attachments after the 3-6 month period.
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- Bowlby’s idea: Early attachments affect later relationships.
- Minnesota study: Tracked people from infancy to late teens.
- Findings: Securely attached kids were socially skilled later on.
- Conclusion: Shows a link between early and later attachments, backing Bowlby’s continuity idea that early attachments shape future relationships.

Question 7

Schaffer and Emerson Evaluation

Answer 7

+ taken in a naturalistic environment
so can generalise and ecological
- observer bias

Question 8

Reciprocity

Answer 8

back and fourth