Internal Working Model Flashcards
What is the IWM - Bowlby (1973)
people hold predisposed schemas in relation to our perception of ourselves and expectations of others.
This manifests within an organised representational structure.
What is the IWM - Bretherton (1985)
interpersonal experiences are stored from early life
we are conscious of it as memories can elicit sadness / happiness
What is the IWM - Bowlby (1980)
we act as a result of IWM
processes / deductions are unconscious
direct attention to memories drive behaviour
What is the IWM - Bowlby (1980)
we act as a result of IWM
processes / deductions are unconscious
direct attention to memories drive behaviour
Is the IWM stable
it is stable yet under some circumstances it may change in some way over a long period of time
Markus and Cross (1990) ‘self’
- sense of self is derived from interactions with peers
- responsiveness in attachment figures influence perceptions of ourselves
‘self’ inconsistently responsive parent =
low sense of acceptability
low sense of self worth
Main et al (1985) ‘other’
- expectations of attachment figures is based on attachment figures
- who we need for security
how accessible they are and how we expect them to respond
impact of peer interaction -
Qualter and Munn (2005)
children interactions allow them to derive a sense of self
peer interaction - Nangle (2003)
friendships are training grounds for adult relationships
characterised by alliance and security and affection
Gendered difference -
Richard and Schneider (2005)
girls are intimate - presence of care and security
Gendered difference - Erwin (1993)
boys are more likely to be competitive with their peers
what difference does impact of peer interaction make
suggests that Bowlby may be misguided in judgement yet Main and Markus prove him right.
