social development and the family Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the main functions of a family?
Survival of offspring, economic support, and cultural/social training.
What influences family dynamics?
No one develops in isolation; the quality of family dynamics matters most.
What is the Strange Situation Procedure used for?
To assess the security of a child’s attachment to their caregiver.
What are the 4 main types of attachment?
Secure (66%): Upset when caregiver leaves, happy on return.
Insecure-Avoidant (20%): Indifferent to caregiver, comforted by strangers.
Insecure-Resistant (12%): Clingy, highly distressed on separation.
Disorganised (2%): Confused, inconsistent behavior.
What shapes a child’s internal working model?
Their attachment security—affects how they view self and others.
How does parental sensitivity impact attachment?
Sensitive → Secure
Unresponsive → Avoidant
Inconsistent → Resistant
Very insensitive → Disorganised
What are Baumrind’s 4 parenting styles and effects?
Authoritative: Clear rules + autonomy → Competent kids
Authoritarian: Power/control → Unhappy kids
Permissive: Lenient → Impulsive kids
Disengaged: Neglectful → Poor relationships, low self-control
Do parenting effects vary by culture?
Yes—e.g., authoritarian style less harmful in Egypt, India, etc.
What are common outcomes in secure adoptions?
Normal development, few social/behavioral issues, viewed positively.
What is the ‘anxious’ adoption pattern?
ften late-placed; insecure, fear of failure, separation anxiety.
Traits of the ‘angry’ adoption pattern?
Aggression, neediness, behavioral issues, short friendships.
What defines the ‘avoidant’ pattern?
Emotionally detached, hard to discipline, relationship difficulties.
What is the ‘non-attached’ pattern?
No selective attachment, social impairments, indiscriminate friendliness.
What are two types of attachment disorders?
Disinhibited: Overly friendly, no caution with strangers
Inhibited: Withdrawn, limited emotional response
What are some tools to assess attachment?
Interviews, Strange Situation (not for diagnosis), RADQ (unvalidated), RPQ (screening)
What did the Bucharest Early Intervention Project show?
Foster care improved inhibited RAD; early intervention matters.
What is a concern with some attachment therapies?
Use of physical restraint, rage reduction—methods are controversial and potentially harmful.
