8.8 Psychosocial Development

Question 1

Define Temperament

Answer 1

Behavioral characteristics that are fairly well established at birth

Question 2

Define:
Attachment
Separation Anxiety
Stranger Anxiety

Answer 2

Attachment: emotional bond between an infant and their primary caregiver.
Separation Anxiety: fear of being away from caregiver
Stranger Anxiety: wariness of strangers

Question 3

What is secure attachment?

Answer 3

willing to explore; upset when mother departs, easily soothed when mother returns

Question 4

What is avoidant Attachment?

Answer 4

unattached; explores w/o touching base

Question 5

What is Ambivalent Attachment?

Answer 5

insecurely attached; upset when mother leaves and angry when mother returns

Question 6

What is Disorganized-disoriented attachment?

Answer 6

insecurely attached; sometimes abused or neglected; child seems fearful, dazed, and depressed

Question 7

What are Erik Erickson’s Theories?

Answer 7

The first four of eight relate to early childhood.
Trust vs. Mistrust
Autonomy vs. shame & doubt
Initiative vs. guilt
Industry vs. infidelity