attatchment theory Flashcards
Who is the psychologist known for developing attachment theory?
John Bowlby
What is the main idea behind attachment theory?
The idea that early relationships with caregivers can shape an individual’s emotional bonds later in life.
True or False: Attachment theory suggests that infants have an innate need to form attachments with caregivers.
True
What are the four attachment styles identified by Mary Ainsworth?
Secure, insecure-avoidant, insecure-ambivalent, disorganized
Fill in the blank: In the strange situation experiment, the child’s behavior is observed when the caregiver leaves and __________.
returns
What is the term used to describe a child who shows distress when a caregiver leaves but is easily comforted upon their return?
Secure attachment
What is the term used to describe a child who shows little distress when a caregiver leaves and avoids them upon return?
Insecure-avoidant attachment
What is the term used to describe a child who shows extreme distress when a caregiver leaves and is difficult to comfort upon return?
Insecure-ambivalent attachment
What is the term used to describe a child who shows inconsistent behavior when a caregiver leaves and returns?
Disorganized attachment
What is the impact of secure attachment on later relationships?
Individuals with secure attachment tend to have healthier relationships in adulthood.
What can disrupt the development of secure attachment in infants?
Neglect, abuse, inconsistent caregiving
What is the term used to describe the process of forming emotional bonds with caregivers in infancy?
Attachment
What is the term used to describe the process of a child learning to trust and rely on caregivers for their needs?
Attachment bonding
What are the three stages of attachment identified by John Bowlby?
Pre-attachment, attachment-in-the-making, clear-cut attachment
What is the term used to describe the ability to regulate emotions and cope with stress?
Emotional resilience
What is the term used to describe a caregiver’s ability to respond to a child’s needs and emotions?
Sensitivity
What is the term used to describe a child’s ability to understand their own emotions and those of others?
Emotional intelligence
True or False: Attachment theory only applies to infants and young children.
False
What is the term used to describe the process of forming close emotional bonds with others beyond childhood?
Attachment theory in adulthood
What are the two main dimensions of adult attachment styles?
Anxiety and avoidance
True or False: Adults with secure attachment tend to have more stable relationships.
True
What is the term used to describe the fear of rejection and abandonment in relationships?
Attachment anxiety
What is the term used to describe the fear of intimacy and dependence in relationships?
Attachment avoidance
What is the term used to describe the belief that one is unworthy of love and belonging?
Attachment disorganization
