~Parent Attachment Flashcards
What are the parent characteristics of Resistant Attachment?
-Inconsistent, Inconsistent Contingent Communication, only sometimes emotionally available, sensitive, and responsive
What can affect a parent’s behaviour toward the baby?
The childs Temperament
What is Inconsistent Contingent Communication?
Sometimes the parent is emotionally available, sensitive, and responsive, but not always, the behaviour is inconsistent
What is the best and most important predictor of whether a baby develops Secure or Insecure Attachment?
caregiver behaviour
Infants who are more likely to develop Insecure Resistant Attachment tend to be ones with a ___ Temperament
Fearful
What is Fearful Temperament?
This is described as being high in Behavioural Inhibition, means the baby gets easily overwhelmed by new stimuli and situations.
Babies with Fearful Temperament are more likely to develop ___ Attachment than ___ Attachment
Resistant // Avoidant
What are the parent characteristics of Avoidant Attachment?
Unavailable, unresponsive, not perceptive of childs needs, overstimulating care, Deactivation
What are the parent characteristics of Avoidant Attachment?
Unavailable, unresponsive, not perceptive of childs needs, overstimulating care, Deactivation
What are the parent characteristics of Disorganized Attachment?
Stressful
- Associated with parents demonstrating disorganized communication or behaviour
- May express fear of child; elicit fear in child
- Might be a result of abuse or neglect in the home
- But also seen in families coping with trauma, mental health challenges… Supports can help!
What are the parent characteristics of Disorganized Attachment?
-Stressful, disorganized communication or behaviour
True or False: Disorganized Attachment is ALWAYS a sign that a child is being abused or neglected
False
True or False: Attachment style stays the same your entire life
False, attachment can change over the lifetime as one gains new experiences and relationships
