Lecture 20 Development with Family Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is a family as a dynamic system?
A system with elements (members, relationships) that influence each other. Changes in one element affect the entire system.
What defines relationships in a family system?
The interactions between each element or member of the system.
What is caregiver-child attachment?
A strong, enduring emotional bond between infant and caregiver.
What three psychological approaches explain attachment?
Attachment theory, Ethological approach, Psychodynamic approach.
What are short-term consequences of caregiver-child attachment?
Survival, security, and emotional co-regulation.
What are long-term consequences of caregiver-child attachment?
Development of working models for future relationships and expectations.
What is secure attachment?
Characterized by trust and comfort with caregiver; 60–70% of infants.
What is anxious-resistant attachment?
Infant is difficult to soothe, both seeks and resists comfort.
What is anxious-avoidant attachment?
Infant shows indifference to caregiver; may rely on others for emotional needs.
What is disorganised/disoriented attachment?
Infant shows confused behavior; often due to inconsistent or unclear caregiving.
What factors were studied in relation to attachment in infants?
Childcare (quality, quantity), income-to-needs ratio, maternal sensitivity.
How does quality childcare affect attachment?
High-quality, frequent childcare is associated with secure attachment, regardless of SES.
How do avoidant children ask for help?
They wait passively and are unsatisfied even when help is offered.
How do resistant children ask for help?
They complain rather than directly ask, and are often unsatisfied with help.
What is the prototype model of attachment?
Attachment patterns remain stable from infancy to adulthood.
What is the revisionist model of attachment?
Attachment patterns can change with meaningful relationships.
What affects avoidance in new mothers during parenthood transition?
- Depressive symptoms
- perceived maternal care
- social support.
What affects anxiety in new mothers during parenthood transition?
- Perceived care from mother and partner
- relationship quality
- mental health
How does maternal mental health affect attachment?
Better mental health and support lead to more secure attachment patterns.
What are characteristics of sibling relationships?
- Permanence
- shared experiences
- intimacy
- social/cultural heritage.
How do siblings affect development?
support social development
via conflict, rivalry, and alliances
What is the dynamic systems view of family?
Internal and external relationship changes affect child development.
What is the bioecological view of family?
Family is embedded in larger systems (community, culture) that influence development.
Summary: What shapes working models of relationships?
Caregiver-child attachment within family relationships.
