Theories Of Attachemt

Question 1

What does emotional development begin with

Answer 1

Attachment

Question 2

When child forms strong attachment to their main caregiver what occurs

Answer 2

Positive self image and self esteem

Question 3

What did bowlby argue in infants stage

Answer 3

- infants have an inbuilt need to form an attachment with a carer
- attachment in this stage effects future attachments
- securely attached infants will grow up with the emotional resources needed to cope with events
- insecurely attached infants may have reduced ability to cope with stress and life events

Question 4

Secure attachments

Answer 4

- child will feel secure, happy and confident
- will lead to happier and healthier attachments with others in the future
- insecure attachments lead to behavioural issues

Question 5

Bowlby refers attachment to…

Answer 5

A deep emotional bond that connects a child to their primary caregiver

Question 6

What did bowlby believe

Answer 6

That children were biologically preprogrammed to form attachments

Question 7

What did bowlby observe

Answer 7

-children experience separation anxiety when separated from their mothers
- when child being fed by another carer, anxiety did not disappear
- will greet parent when they return and will be happy with strangers when mother is present (secure)

Question 8

Insecure/avoidant

Answer 8

- parent is unavailable to child
- child does not show anxiety when primary caregiver leaves
- continues to explore environment and may go to another stranger for comfort

Question 9

Insecure/resistant

Answer 9

- child shows distress when primary caregiver leaves but resists contact on their return
- shows anxiety and insecurity

Question 10

Criticisms

Answer 10

- bowlby over-simplified his theory
- research suggested babies are most likely to respond to those who respond best to their signals