attachment theory

Question 1

what is attachment

Answer 1

close emotional bond between infant and caregiver

Question 2

what are important factors of the attachment theory

Answer 2

• attachments is universal
  -seperation anxiety appears around 8 months of age showing attachment has formed
  -attachment is inborn factor

Question 3

insecure avoidment attachment

Answer 3

-not close or contact with caregiver
-rarely cries when caregiver leaves
-ignores caregiver upon there return
-caregiver could neglect or abuse
-20% of 1 year olds

Question 4

secure attachment theory

Answer 4

• cries and decreases exploration when caregiver leaves
• between dependent and exploration
  -caregiver is safe base

Question 5

insecure resistant attachment

Answer 5

anxious when caregiver is near
upset when seperated
cries to be picked up by caregiver but squirms to be set free
caregiver is not responsive to needs of infant