THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY ATTACHMENT

Question 1

burger for internal working model (THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY
ATTACHMENT)

Answer 1

B: The internal working model shapes expectations about relationships.
U: Early attachment experiences create a model of self and others, influencing future relationship dynamics.
R: Supported by Hazan and Shaver’s “Love Quiz,” which found links between childhood attachment types and adult relationships.
G: Strength: Minnesota child-parent study found early attachment predicts social competence in later friendships.
E: Highlights the foundational role of early attachment in social development.
R: Weakness: Correlational, meaning causation between early attachment and later relationships isn’t certain.

Question 2

Burger for positive relationship between childhood attachment and current one (THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY
ATTACHMENT)

Answer 2

B: Positive link exists between childhood attachment type and current attachment style.
U: Early secure attachments often lead to secure and fulfilling adult relationships.
R: Hazan and Shaver found that securely attached children reported more positive adult romantic relationships.
G: Strength: Longitudinal studies, like Simpson et al., support the continuity of attachment across the lifespan.
E: Suggests that early attachment patterns can set expectations for adult relationships.
R: Weakness: Retrospective data may be unreliable, as it relies on adults’ recall of childhood experiences.

Question 3

Burger for romantic relationships (THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY
ATTACHMENT)

Answer 3

B: Early attachment influences romantic relationships in adulthood.
U: Securely attached individuals tend to have more stable and satisfying romantic relationships.
R: Hazan and Shaver’s study revealed a connection between childhood attachment and adult love experiences.
G: Strength: Shaver’s findings suggest early attachments affect relationship longevity and satisfaction.
E: Reinforces the idea that attachment impacts romantic behaviors and expectations.
R: Weakness: Oversimplifies, as not all securely attached children will have positive adult relationships; other factors intervene.