Psychopathology Flashcards
What is attachment?
A deep and enduring emotional bond that connects one person to another.
Who proposed the attachment theory?
John Bowlby.
What are the four types of attachment styles identified by Mary Ainsworth?
Secure, insecure avoidant, insecure-resistant, and disorganized.
What is the Strange Situation?
A procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth to observe attachment relationships between a caregiver and a child.
What happens when caregivers leave secure children
Securely attached children are upset when their caregiver leaves but are easily comforted upon their return.
Fill in the blank: insecure-resistant attachment is characterized by ___ behavior in children.
clingy and dependent.
What behavior is typical of children with insecure-avoidant attachment?
They tend to avoid or ignore the caregiver and show little emotion when the caregiver departs or returns.
What is disorganized attachment?
A type of attachment characterized by a lack of a clear attachment behavior, often seen in children who have experienced trauma.
What role does a caregiver’s responsiveness play in attachment?
Responsive caregiving fosters secure attachment, while unresponsive caregiving can lead to insecure attachment styles.
What is the internal working model in attachment theory?
A mental representation of self and others developed from early interactions with caregivers.
True or False: Attachment styles can change over time.
True.
What is the primary focus of Bowlby’s attachment theory?
The importance of the relationship between a child and their primary caregiver.
Multiple Choice: Which attachment style is most associated with positive social and emotional outcomes?
A) Secure attachment.
Fill in the blank: Children with ___ attachment may display fear or confusion in the presence of their caregiver.
disorganized.
What are the long-term effects of secure attachment in childhood?
Better emotional regulation, social skills, and resilience in adulthood.
What is the main research method used in Ainsworth’s study of attachment?
Observational study.
True or False: Insecure attachment can lead to difficulties in relationships later in life.
True.
What is the significance of the caregiver’s sensitivity to a child’s needs?
It significantly influences the type of attachment style the child develops.
What is a key characteristic of securely attached children?
They feel safe to explore their environment.
Multiple Choice: Which attachment style is likely to lead to a child being overly clingy?
B) Anxious-ambivalent.
What did Mary Main contribute to attachment theory?
She introduced the concept of disorganized attachment.
What is the primary focus of attachment theory in adults?
How early attachment experiences influence adult relationships.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is a measure of adult attachment styles.
Adult Attachment Interview (AAI).
What is the difference between secure and insecure attachment?
Secure attachment is characterized by trust and comfort with intimacy, while insecure attachment involves anxiety or avoidance in relationships.
True or False: Attachment theory only applies to parent-child relationships.
False.
What can influence a child’s attachment style aside from the caregiver’s behavior?
Environmental factors, including stability, trauma, and socio-economic status.