Influence of early attachment on later relationships Flashcards
What is the Internal Working Model?
A model that acts as a template for future childhood and adult relationships
It influences how individuals perceive and interact in relationships based on early attachment experiences.
What attachment type is associated with the best quality childhood friendships?
Securely attached babies
They tend to form better friendships compared to insecurely attached babies.
What behavior can be predicted by attachment type in children?
Bullying behavior
Secure children are unlikely to be involved in bullying, while insecure-avoidant children are likely to be victims and insecure-resistant children are likely to be bullies.
Who conducted a study on attachment type and bullying involvement?
Rowan Myron-Wilson and Peter Smith
Their study involved 196 children aged 7-11 from London.
What are the two major adult experiences affected by internal working models?
Romantic relationships and parental relationships
These experiences are shaped by early attachment types.
Who studied the impact of early attachment type on adult relationships?
Cindy Hazan and Phillip Shaver
Their classic study explored the link between attachment and romantic relationships.
What problems do insecure-resistant adults face in relationships?
Particular problems maintaining romantic relationships
They often struggle with intimacy and relationship stability.
What did Gerard McCarthy study regarding attachment?
He studied 40 adult women who had been assessed as babies to establish their early attachment type
This study linked early attachment to adult friendships and romantic relationships.
How does attachment type influence parenting style?
People tend to base their parenting style on their internal working model
This means attachment types can be passed down through generations.
What was the focus of Heidi Bailey et al.’s study?
The attachments of 99 mothers to their babies and their own mothers
The study assessed attachment using the Strange Situation and an adult attachment interview.
Fill in the blank: Securely attached babies tend to have the best adult _______.
friendships and romantic relationships
True or False: Insecure-avoidant children are most likely to be bullies.
False
Insecure-resistant children are most likely to be bullies, while insecure-avoidant children are often victims.
