Week 8 Flashcards
Define “Temperament”
Individual differences in quality and intensity of emotional reactions
What are the 3 categories of temperament?
- Easy: positive mood, adaptable, moderate reactions, regular schedule
- Difficult: negative mood, frequently cries, resistant to change
- Slow-to-warm-up: low intensity mood, low activity level, somewhat negative
What type of infants are more prone to anxiety disorders?
High-reactive infants
Which parts of the brain are responsible for managing anxiety?
- Amygdala
- Prefrontal cortex
What is the best solution to anxiety?
Kids figuring out how to deal with anxietyt themselves is best and can lead to kids being more thoughtful, conscientious, and detail-oriented
What are some different types of anxiety?
- GAD
- Separation anxiety
- Phobias
- Panic disorder
Describe Thomas’ study with fearful faces
- Participants were shown faces expressing different emotions
- Level of activity in the amygdala measured using fMRI
- Heightened sensitivity of amygdala to fearful faces underpins anxiety tendencies in high-reactive children
What is “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” (CBT)?
Learning to recognize problematic thought patterns and modifying them
Define attachment
Close, enduring emotional bond between child and caregiver
Describe the “Internal Working Model of Attachment”
Child’s mental representation of relationships is a result of their experience with caregiver; guides interactions with other infants
Ainsworth Strange Situation
Describe the “securely-attached” attachment type
When mom is present: explores, positive to strangers
When mom leaves: upset, strangers cannot console
When mom returns: seeks comfort
Ainsworth Strange Situation
Describe the “insecure-avoidant” attachment type
When mom is present: indifferent to mom’s presence
When mom leaves: strangers can comfort
When mom returns: turns away from mom
Ainsworth Strange Situation
Describe the “insecure-resistant” attachment type
When mom is present: clings to mom
When mom leaves: inconsolable, strangers cannot comfort
When mom returns: seeks comfort and pushes mom away
Ainsworth Strange Situation
Describe the “disorganized” attachment type
Contradictory behaviors (eg. fearful smiles, calls for attention but moves away, etc.)
