The Influence Of Early Attachment On Childhood And Adult Relationships

Question 1

What are ‘Childhood relationships’?

Answer 1

• Relationships with other people in childhood - friends and classmates etc.

Question 2

What are ‘Adult Relationships’?

Answer 2

• Relationships the individual goes on to have later in life as an adult.

Question 3

What are ‘Internal working models’?

Answer 3

• A mental representation that is used as a template for future relationships based on the infant’s primary attachment.