Lesson 11: The influence of Early attachment on Childhood relationships

Question 1

Who investigated the influence of early attachment on Childhood relationships?

Answer 1

Sroufe et al.

Question 2

What was the study conducted by sroufe et al. investigating the influence of early attachment on childhood relationships called?

Answer 2

Minnesota Parent-Child project

Question 3

When did the Minnesota child project begin?

Answer 3

1975
and the mother-child pairs continue to be studied today

Question 4

Outline procedure of the Minnesota Parent-Child project

Answer 4

1) Mother and childrens’ behaviour has been assessed since 1975 using QUESTIONAIRES + OBSERVATIONS

2) Mothers and children were video taped (inter-rater reliability) while playing for a period of 10-15 minutes at HOME

3) Mothers were aware they were being video taped

4) Two observers analysed the recordings

Question 5

What were the findings of those who were classed as SECURELY attached infants?

Answer 5

-rated the HIGHEST for social competence
-less socially ISOLATED
-more POPULAR with their peers
-more EMPATHETIC

Question 6

What is an internal working model?

Answer 6

mental framework of how relationships should be

Question 7

What do securely infants form?

Answer 7

A positive internal working model
(making them better at forming positive and secure relationships)