Definitions Flashcards
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Bowlbys monotropic theory
A theory of attachment proposed by bowlby that suggests attachment is the result of evolutionary behaviours towards a primary caregiver.
Bowlbys theory of maternal deprivation
A theory for social deviance proposed by bowlby that suggests that constant separation from the child and primary caregiver results in permanent difficulties for the child in the future.
Critical period
A period of time within which if a child does not form an attachment, they will never form an attachment
Interactional synchrony
A type of interaction between a child and primary caregiver in which both the caregiver and infant mirror each other’s actions
Insecure avoidance attachment
This is type A attachment characterised by low anxiety in the presence of strangers and absence of the caregiver. Upon reunion with the caregiver, the child shows no interest in receiving comfort.
Insecure resistant attachment
This is Type B attachment style is characterised by extreme anxiety in the presence of strangers and absence of caregiver. Will later resist comfort.
Institutionalisation
The long term effects of growing up in an institution and being unable to create an attachment with a primary caregiver
Internal working model
An internal framework which is formed by child’s interactions with their primary caregiver that remains as a reference for understanding the world.
Learning theory of attachment
According to behaviourist approach, attributing attachment to classical/operant conditioning
Reciprocity
Type of interaction where both individuals respond to each other’s actions with mutual responsiveness
Secure attachment
Characterised by a child that shows moderate anxiety in the presence of strangers and absence of their caregiver. Child also accepts comfort after.
