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Attachment theory: types and influencing factors
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- 1AttachmentClose, long-lasting emotional bond or relationship between an infant and another person
- 2attachment theorythe bond formed between an infant and caregiver determines the nature of the Childs emotional development into adulthood.
- 3emotional developmentthe development of skills which allow individuals to express, control and recognise emotions.
- 4secure attachmentthe infants needs are consistently being met by their caregiver. allowing the infant to feel calm when disstressed.
- 5insecure attachmentthe caregiver inconsistency meets the needs of the infant. This can cause the infant to overly seek comfort and can cause trust issues in the infant.
- 6Factors that influence attachment: (3)- Genetics
- temperament
- early life experiences - 7Harry Harlow?experiment with monkeys.
- 8Harry experiment, why is it unethical?- monkeys experienced distress (extreme animal cruelty)
- 9insecure- avoidant attachmenthe infant fluctuates between clinging to and rejecting their
primary caregiver, - 10insecure-anxious attachmentinfant may be reluctant to or avoid contact from their
primary caregiver,
(when caregiver doesn't respond to infants needs) - 11geneticsinherited crying, smiling, clinging, screaming for attention.
- 12temperamentway of reacting to things. easy, difficult, slow going. - this can influence the caregivers response.
- 13early life experiencesexperience pre-brith till 5 y/o
positive experience might equal secure attachment
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