Quiz 13: lecture 18/ch. 10 Flashcards
Attachment
the strong affectionate tie we have with special people in our lives that leads us to experience pleasure and joy when we interact with them and to be comforted by their nearness in times of stress
ethological theory of attachment
john bowlby
attachment is adaptive because they help protect infant
Infants are PREDISPOSED to develop an attachment with caregivers
attachment increases our chances of survival
attachment is experience….
expectant
born to do it
need nurture to come in
separation anxiety
becoming upset when their trusted caregiver leaves
crying –> alarm system to bring parent back
designed to keep baby safe
ainsworth strange situation
brief separations from parent
laboratory setting to test the quality of attachment
secure base
ainsworth
possible to go out and explore
a person that makes you feel safe
the ability to become independent is dependent on interdependence with the caregiver
avoidant attachment
Infants seem unresponsive to parent when present
Not distressed when parent leaves
Slow or avoid greeting parent upon return
Resistant attachment
Infants seek closeness, fail to explore
Distressed when parent leaves
Combine clinginess, anger, and resistive behavior upon return
Cannot be comforted easily
Disorganized/disoriented attachment
Greatest insecurity
Confused at reunion→ flat emotion
Cold frozen postures
development of attachment behavior
- asocial at birth
- indiscriminate attachment
- specific attachment
- multiple attachments
Asocial at birth
0-6weeks
no preference for social stimuli
Indiscriminate attachment
6wks-6months
enjoy all people
Specific attachment
7mo-9mo
only want one person
infants learn all adults are not the same
Multiple Attachments
attach to multiple familiar people
Learning attachment
Stimuli early in life used later in adulthood and can reduce anxiety in adulthood
