The influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships

Question 1

Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships: social competence

Answer 1

securely attached individuals in infancy highest rated for social competences later in childhood, less isolated, more popular,more empathetic

Question 2

Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships: difficulties parenting

Answer 2

Harlows research with monkeys found link between poor attachment and difficulties parenting. research indicataes Intergenerational continuity between adults’ attachment types and their children, as well as same parenting style.

Question 3

Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships: attachment disorder

Answer 3

children with attachment disorder have no preferred attachment figure, experienced severe neglect or frequent change of caregivers can lead to an inability to interact and relate to others. Classified as distinct psychiatric condition by DSM.

Question 4

Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships: romantic relationships

Answer 4

Hazan and Shaver’s love quiz to test internal working model. questions on current attachment experiences,attachment history,attitudes towards love. positive correlation between attachment type and love experiences. 56% secure, 25%avoidant 19% resistant. those securely attached had long lasting healthy relationships

Question 5

Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships: evaluation: Strength

Question 6

Influence of early attachment on childhood and adult relationships: Limitation

Answer 6

Hazan and Shaver’s research suggest that very early experiences have a fixed effect on later adult relationships.This is not always the case some adults have loving relationships despite not being securely attached. so their research is therfore determinist