Influence of Early Attachment on Later Relationships Flashcards
(16 cards)
How does early attachment influence child relationships?
Children with secure attachment tend to form healthier friendships than those with insecure attachment.
What is the effect of secure attachment on internal working models?
Secure attachment leads to a positive internal working model, helping children develop better relationships.
What did research find about securely attached children and bullying?
Research found that securely attached children were less likely to engage in bullying.
What is the relationship between insecure-resistant attachment and bullying?
Children with insecure-resistant attachment were more likely to bully others.
How does insecure-avoidant attachment relate to bullying?
Children with insecure-avoidant attachment were more likely to be victims of bullying.
What is one strength of the research on early attachment (Child)?
Supporting evidence: Research shows that securely attached children have healthier friendships, supporting the idea that early attachment affects later relationships.
What is one limitation of the research on early attachment (Child)?
Subjective data: The study relied on children’s self-reports about their relationships and their parents, which may not always be accurate or honest, affecting the results’ reliability.
What is another limitation of the research on early attachment (Child)?
Correlational data: The research shows a relationship between early attachment and childhood behavior but cannot prove cause and effect. Other factors, such as temperament, may also play a role in influencing behavior.
What is one more limitation of the research on early attachment (Child)?
Deterministic: The study suggests that insecure attachment leads to bullying or being a victim. However, it overlooks the role of later experiences, which could change the outcome.
How does early attachment influence adult relationships?
Adults with secure attachment as infants tend to have stable, loving relationships and lower divorce rates.
What characterizes insecure-resistant adults’ relationships?
Insecure-resistant adults tend to have unstable relationships, marked by emotional highs and lows.
What is the relationship between insecure-avoidant attachment and romantic relationships?
Insecure-avoidant adults fear intimacy and avoid romantic relationships, often leading to higher divorce rates.
What is one strength of the research on adult relationships?
Supporting evidence: Harlow’s monkey study shows that early attachment impacts later relationships. Monkeys raised without proper attachment had social and emotional issues.
What is one limitation of the research on adult relationships?
Subjective data: The research relied on adults’ recall of their early attachment experiences, which may not be accurate since it was based on childhood memories.
What is another limitation of the research on adult relationships?
Correlational data: The study found a relationship between early attachment and adult relationships, but it does not establish cause and effect.
What is one more limitation of the research on adult relationships?
Deterministic: The research suggests that insecure attachment leads to negative adult relationships. However, it doesn’t consider how later experiences or relationships could change this outcome.
